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Exam Protests Force Reform Talks

Alleged entrance-exam leaks force Indian students and families into nationwide accountability protests over public education

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India Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned after weeks of youth-led protests over alleged entrance-exam leaks, a 26-day hunger strike, and demands for education-system reform.

  1. Frame 1Alleged entrance-exam leaks force Indian students and families into nationwide accountability protests over public education.
  2. Frame 2Rallies and a 26-day hunger strike kept pressure on the ministry.
  3. Frame 3Dharmendra Pradhan sent his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
  4. Frame 4Police dispersed New Delhi protesters before leaders returned to government talks.
  5. Frame 5Movement leaders said demands were accepted and ended the demonstrations.
  6. Frame 6Exam integrity and youth opportunity remain the next test for India's government.
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Jul 25, 9:24 AM EDT
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