India protests demand accountability over exam paper leak

India’s Cockroach Janta Party has spearheaded a week‑long protest campaign after a series of high‑school and college exam paper leaks were uncovered across several states. The party’s spokesperson, Ramesh Patel, said the leaks, which involved printed copies of state‑board and national‑level examinations, were distributed to students in the weeks leading up to the tests, giving them an unfair advantage. Protesters gathered in major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore, demanding a thorough investigation by the Ministry of Education and the implementation of stricter security measures for exam papers.

The protests have drawn attention to the broader issue of academic integrity in India’s competitive education system. Education officials have acknowledged the incidents and pledged to enhance digital security protocols, including encrypted transmission of exam materials and tighter monitoring of examination centers. Meanwhile, the Cockroach Janta Party has called for an independent inquiry and the suspension of exam boards that failed to prevent the leaks. The movement is expected to continue until concrete reforms are announced, as the party seeks to restore public confidence in the fairness of the country’s examination processes.