印度爆发大规模学生抗议运动，数万年轻人在"蟑螂党"旗帜下走上街头，要求教育部长普拉丹辞职 [1][2][3]。这场运动起源于数月前的一场讽刺性网络活动 [3]，后因多次教育入学考试泄露而升级 [4][6]。医学院和政府工作竞争性入学考试的试卷泄露事件导致部分考生自杀身亡 [1][4][6]，引发广泛愤怒。
抗议示威已成为印度政府近年面临的重大挑战 [1][5]。周一，数万学生试图向议会游行，遭警方使用催泪瓦斯和警棍驱散 [2][4]。抗议现场位于新德里詹塔公园及其他城市 [1][3][6]，政府部署了17个地铁站关闭，多个地区暂停移动互联网 [1]。
领导此次抗议的活动人士瓦格楚克（也作瓦朱克）在进行26天绝食抗争后，于周四结束了这场抗议 [1][2][4]。瓦格楚克在绝食中减重11公斤 [2]。他表示政府已承诺不对詹塔公园的抗议者采取法律行动 [1]。"蟑螂党"创始人迪普凯表示"我们不会让瓦格楚克先生的牺牲白费" [4]。
印度总理莫迪周四做出回应，发布视频承诺制定严厉的考试泄题新法 [1]。他在X平台上发文称"没有什么比我们青年的福利和未来更重要" [2]，并宣布建立快速法庭确保对泄题相关人员进行"迅速和严厉惩罚" [2][4]。政府表示将在议会推出立法打击考试泄露 [4]，并计划周五在内阁讨论这项新法 [1]。
尽管政府采取了这些措施，抗议者表示这些举措未能满足他们的要求 [4]。"蟑螂党"发言人阿舒托什·兰卡说，"莫迪不得不在午夜自拍视频，这显示他承受的压力。最好的办法是撤销教育部长" [1]。抗议者誓言继续抗争直至普拉丹下台 [1][4]，还要求实施全面考试改革和为因泄露事件自杀身亡的学生家属提供赔偿 [4]。
政府部长纳达确认双方将在周六再次会面 [4]，旨在打破目前的僵局。防长辛格曾指控反对党将学生"作为政治工具"利用 [2]。
运动的支持基础不断扩大。全国各地的支持者通过在线食品配送应用为驻扎在新德里詹塔尔曼塔广场的抗议者订餐 [6]。志愿者表示送来的食物数量令人不堪重负，抗议组织者甚至要求人们停止订餐，因为食物已超过现场抗议者数量 [6]。
这场运动被视为印度近年最大规模的学生动员 [2]，反映出青年对政府治理能力的质疑 [2]。抗议诉求涵盖教育改革、失业和政府问责等多方面问题 [4]。
Thousands of young protesters demonstrating under the banner of the Cockroach Janta Party are set to meet with Indian government officials on Friday and Saturday as tensions over exam paper leaks and demands for the education minister's resignation continue to escalate. [1][4]
The movement, which originated as a satirical online campaign months ago, has evolved into one of India's largest student mobilizations in recent years. [2][3] Protesters began marching after multiple instances of leaked examination papers for high-stakes competitive entrance exams for medical schools and civil service positions. [4][6] Over 20 students have died by suicide following the leaks, and millions of students were forced to retake exams. [1][5]
Activist Sonam Wangchuk, a prominent leader of the movement, concluded a 26-day hunger strike on Thursday, during which he lost 11 kilograms. [2][4] Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded to mounting pressure by releasing a video on Thursday stating that "nothing is more important than the welfare and future of our youth" and announcing the establishment of fast-track courts to ensure "swift and severe punishment" for those responsible for exam leaks. [2][4] He also committed to introducing legislation to combat paper leaks, which will be discussed by the cabinet on Friday. [1]
Despite government promises, protesters vow to continue their demonstrations until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns. [1][4] Cockroach Janta Party spokesman Ashutosh Lanka stated: "Modi had to record a video at midnight—this shows the pressure he is under. The best solution is to remove the education minister." [1] Protester Fabeha Sayyed, 23, questioned why Modi had not demanded the minister's resignation. [4] Party founder Abhijeet Dipke declared: "We will not let Sonam's sacrifice go in vain." [4]
The Supreme Court Chief Justice previously described unemployed youth as "cockroaches" and "parasites," a comment that inspired the movement's name. [5] The protests have presented a significant challenge to Modi's government, reflecting broader concerns about educational reform, unemployment, and government accountability. [2][5]
Law enforcement dispersed marchers attempting to reach parliament on Monday using tear gas and batons. [2][4] The government has deployed 17 metro station closures and suspended mobile internet in several areas. [1] Wangchuk stated that the government committed not to take legal action against Jantar Mantar park protesters. [1]
The swelling movement has drawn widespread public support, with citizens across India sending food via delivery apps to sustain the thousands camped at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. [6] One delivery rider reported making 19 food deliveries to the protest site, including an order of 70 pizzas from residents 25 kilometers away in Noida. [6] Volunteers reported being overwhelmed, with organizers eventually requesting supporters to stop sending food as supplies exceeded the number of protesters present. [6]