India’s youth-led Cockroach Janta Party movement is intensifying its campaign over alleged leaks in the country’s highly competitive college entrance exams, with supporters now rallying behind a hunger strike led by activist Sonam Wangchuk.
Wangchuk, 59, has emerged as an unexpected figurehead for the movement, which first gained traction online two months ago before expanding into nationwide street protests led largely by Generation Z.
The demonstrations were sparked by allegations that examination papers and related information were leaked on social media, raising concerns about fairness in India’s competitive higher education admissions process.
Now in its third week, Wangchuk’s hunger strike has become the movement’s focal point as organizers seek to maintain public pressure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.
Protest leaders are demanding the resignation of India’s education minister, accusing the government of failing to adequately respond to their concerns over the integrity of the examination system.
The protests reflect growing frustration among young Indians over transparency, accountability and equal access to educational opportunities, with the movement continuing to attract attention both online and on the streets.
