How has the Indian government responded to ‘Cockroach’ protests?

aljazeera.com·Sarah Shamim·2026-07-29T09:52:16.000Z
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The article describes how Indian youth protesting over leaked exam papers and education reforms have faced arrests, police violence, and online surveillance, with many young people targeted for criticizing the government. It highlights government crackdowns in several states and legal challenges to the repression, including a Supreme Court order freeing underage detainees. The tone supports the protesters' demands and raises concerns about shrinking space for dissent under Prime Minister Modi's government.

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