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Nation / Mon, 03 Aug 2026 BBC

Gen-Z CJP protest: Why India's youth anger has become PM Modi's biggest challenge

While Modi quickly announced fast-track courts to try those accused in the leaks and appointed tech billionaire Nandan Nilekani to lead a government effort to reform the examination system, a more concerted effort may be needed to quell the anxieties of the young, who say they are losing patience with a system that's unable to offer them better livelihood opportunities or education that leads to productive employment.

While Modi quickly announced fast-track courts to try those accused in the leaks and appointed tech billionaire Nandan Nilekani to lead a government effort to reform the examination system, a more concerted effort may be needed to quell the anxieties of the young, who say they are losing patience with a system that's unable to offer them better livelihood opportunities or education that leads to productive employment.

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