India Proposes Stricter Exam Leak Penalties After Youth Protests Force Minister's Resignation

India's education system faces measurable institutional instability: approximately 2 million students were forced to retake the NEET-UG medical entrance exam following the paper leak; the resignation of a cabinet minister during Prime Minister Modi's 12-year tenure signals heightened political vulnerability to organized youth pressure; proposed legislative changes will affect future enforcement and prosecution timelines for exam-related crimes. Broader impact: rising unemployment (40% among 360 million youth aged 15–29) and grievances about government accountability now carry demonstrated ability to force policy reversals and personnel changes, potentially influencing future governance responsiveness.