Afghanistan, Aug. 4 -- A growing crisis over leaked examination papers and alleged corruption in India's competitive testing system has sparked widespread anger among young people, with thousands taking to the streets to protest what they describe as failures in the country's education and employment system.

Reuters reported that the protests intensified after the Indian government cancelled the results of a national medical entrance examination taken by nearly two million candidates following allegations that examination questions had been leaked. The decision triggered frustration among students and families who said years of preparation, financial investment, and personal sacrifice had been undermined.

The demonstrations have been orga...