India youth protest leaders to hold talks, keep pressure on Modi government
Summary
Leaders of India's youth-led 'cockroach' movement will meet the government to discuss exam paper leaks while nationwide protests continue, signaling a major youth challenge to Prime Minister Modi's administration.
Key Points
- India's youth-led 'cockroach' movement plans talks with the government over national examination paper leaks.
- Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike amid hopes for progress in the crisis.
- Tens of thousands continue to protest in Delhi demanding the education minister's resignation.
- Delhi authorities have shut metro stations and curtailed mobile internet to manage protests.
- The federal cabinet plans to amend laws to punish exam paper leaks, but protesters demand fixing the system to prevent leaks.
