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How India’s CBSE exam scandal set off student outrage against PM Modi
Summary
Controversies around the CBSE exam system have triggered student anger and protests, with accusations of mismanagement and unfairness in high stakes tests. The backlash has expanded into political demands for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign, pulling the Modi government into the dispute.
Why it matters
When national exams lose legitimacy, the state loses trust at the point where millions experience government power most directly.