Narendra Modi says "incorporating the suggestions of my cabinet colleagues" on draft exam-leaks bill

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent social media statement about finalizing a draft bill came amid widespread protests in India led by the youth‑based “Cockroach” movement, which demands the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam‑paper leaks and other irregularities. Talks between government ministers and movement leaders on Friday failed to reach an agreement, with protesters in Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai calling for accountability. Modi, who has pledged legal reforms, said his cabinet would discuss measures to speed up court cases against those behind the leaks, and that after taking into account the views of his ministers, the proposed legislation would be completed. The movement, which has drawn support from opposition parties, represents one of the biggest challenges to Modi’s government since his 2024 reelection.