Pakistan, Aug. 9 -- India's youth-led "Cockroach" protest movement has continued putting pressure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government after demonstrations forced the education minister to resign. The protests began over examination irregularities but quickly expanded into wider concerns about unemployment, limited opportunities and institutional trust. The resignation on July 25 represented a rare political setback for Modi, who has built an image of strong and consistent leadership. Authorities have since taken several steps aimed at easing tensions among young people.

The government has increased penalties for examination paper leaks and withdrawn cases against some protesters after criticism over the use of force. At the same...