Youth protests weakened Modi, activist Wangchuk says

Leading activist Sonam Wangchuk, whose 26-day hunger strike galvanized India's 'cockroach' movement, told the BBC that youth-led protests have weakened Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'terribly.' The movement, sparked by exam paper leaks and high unemployment, led to Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation on July 25. Wangchuk, who lost 11kg during his fast, says young people now feel empowered to demand change, though many protesters still face repercussions.