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India's Anti-System Movements Pose Unique Challenges
india · The HinduA recent wave of protests over examination paper leaks has drawn comparisons with the India Against Corruption movement. Both movements challenge the political establishment, but their potential impact is uncertain.
At a glance
- The IAC movement projected itself as a citizens' campaign, attracting support across ideological divides.
- The current protests are student-led, with innovator-turned-activist Sonam Wangchuk as their public face.
- The movement's legitimacy comes from its independence from established parties, but this may be difficult to maintain in the electoral arena.