India’s Employment Crisis: Gen Z Protests Challenge Modi Administration

Massive exam leaks and a deepening youth jobs crisis have sparked a wave of collective action, signaling a shift in the political landscape for India's younger generation.

India is witnessing a significant shift in political engagement as its youth, often referred to in policy circles as 'cockroach'—implying resilience in the face of hardship—have mobilized against the Modi government. At the heart of this unrest is a systemic crisis in the country’s employment examination process. Recent, large-scale exam leaks have acted as a catalyst for Gen Z, exposing a deep-seated frustration with the lack of stable career prospects. These protests are not merely about testing irregularities; they reflect a broader dissatisfaction with the economic outlook for young In…