mass youth-led protests. The legislation, passed by voice vote after a heated debate, now moves to the upper house where Prime Minister Modi's ruling alliance holds a majority. The protests, spearheaded by the online Cockroach Janta Party movement, forced education minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign last Saturday. Demonstrations turned violent in New Delhi on July 20, with police using tear gas and batons against crowds trying to march on parliament. The Supreme Court has since ordered the release of detained protesters under 18 with no criminal record. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi defended the protests as a "deep expression" of youth frustration, urging all parties to respect it. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the bill as strengthening exam system integrity, noting it includes special fast-track courts, time-bound investigations, and an expedited appeals process. Despite rapid economic growth, millions of young Indians face fierce competition for well-paying jobs. This pressure has fueled a vast coaching center network and created opportunities for criminal groups to profit from selling leaked exam questions - a recurring problem despite repeated government crackdowns. The Cockroach Janta Party's founder, Abhijeet Dipke, accused the government of reneging on a promise not to investigate protesters after street rallies were called off. "If the government doesn't listen, we will hit the streets again", he warned. (Bssnews)