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India's Gen Z 'Cockroaches' protest national exams fraud

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June 16, 2026

Every year, millions of students in India take competitive exams in an educational system rigged by corruption. The cancellation of state-level exam papers has led to suicides and protests by the Cockroach Janta Party.

In India, the suicide of an 18-year-old NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) aspirant after an exam paper leak has fueled nationwide outrage. Her story highlights the intense pressure of high-stakes tests and growing distrust in the system.

Protesters from the viral "Cockroaches Party" movement are demanding accountability over exam mismanagement, corruption and alleged intimidation. Many students say unfair practices are crushing their hopes and future prospects.

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