How India’s government can be a good parent to its young people

Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following protests by a youth group named the Cockroach Janata Party. The protests were sparked by the leaking of medical school entrance exam questions and the subsequent announcement of a retest. The article highlights that at least 20 young people died by suicide after the retest was announced, emphasizing the high stakes of these exams in India's competitive job market. The article suggests that fair admissions to elite higher education institutions are crucial for social mobility and can act as a release valve for social discontent in systems perceived as unequal.

Younger generations in India, like Kunal Choudhary, are challenging their parents' support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ruling BJP. Choudhary, a law student and former RSS member, joined Gen Z-led protests in New Delhi demanding education reforms following exam paper leaks. These protests, organized by the satirical group Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), led to the resignation of the Education Minister and an overhaul of entrance exams. Choudhary, whose father is a BJP and RSS member, left home to participate, stating that the RSS teaches hatred towards Muslims and Dalits. He contrasts this with the CJP movement's inclusive approach, where people of all backgrounds united. The article highlights a generational divide where children reject the politics of hate promoted by organizations like the RSS, which is the ideological mentor of the BJP.