Over 2.4 million students appeared for the exam, and now, thousands are protesting, demanding justice; and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. What started as a technical leak has erupted into a political storm, with slogans echoing in Parliament and tear gas filling the streets near Delhi’s universities. The Congress and other opposition parties are not just asking for answers; they’re demanding accountability, apologizing to the youth, and calling out what they see as a brutal crackdown on peaceful protests. PM Modi has promised stricter laws and fast-track courts, but for many students, that’s not enough. What’s chilling is the contrast; between a government promising reform and the sight of police using batons and pellet guns on teenagers still in uniform. This isn’t just about an exam; it’s about whether the system will protect its future; or punish it. The real question? Will the government hear the students before it’s too late.