Indian police deployed tear gas and batons against thousands of student protesters in New Delhi on Monday, escalating tensions surrounding alleged irregularities in national entrance examinations.
The demonstrators are demanding the resignation of the Education Minister, citing widespread concerns over the integrity of the testing process.
Reuters reported the use of force as crowds gathered in the capital, marking a significant intensification of the unrest.
Reuters reported the use of force as crowds gathered in the capital, marking a significant intensification of the unrest.
The clashes underscore growing political pressure on the ruling government, with opposition lawmakers preparing to make the alleged leak of NEET exam papers a central issue in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament.
Lawmakers intend to leverage the controversy to challenge the administration's governance record, potentially disrupting legislative agendas and increasing policy uncertainty.
For market participants, the escalation adds a layer of domestic political risk to an already volatile environment.