Thousands of young Indians marched toward Parliament on July 20 demanding accountability after leaked questions forced the cancellation of the national medical entrance exam, affecting more than two million students. Police reported approximately 180 people injured in clashes between protesters and security forces.
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi joined demonstrations on July 21, marching to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence and staging a sit-in demanding resignations. The recently formed Cockroach People's Party announced it would suspend further marches to prevent additional injuries, instead planning a sit-in at police headquarters. Activist Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly hospitalized after a three-week hunger strike.
Prime Minister Modi announced a new examination system designed to prevent future leaks, while Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan promised reforms. Several thousand supporters gathered again on July 22 continuing pressure for ministerial resignations.