‘Hacker is here’: Nisarga Adhikary, who exposed CBSE's exam portal, joins CJP's Jantar Mantar protest
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- Nisarga Adhikary, a hacker who exposed vulnerabilities in the CBSE exam portal, joined a protest in Jantar Mantar.
- Adhikary posted a photo with CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and NCP (SP) spokesperson Anish Gawande, describing the protest's energy.
- The protest was organized by CJP and attended by political figures, with Adhikary's presence highlighting a blend of activism and tech awareness.
Nisarga Adhikary, the young hacker credited with exposing security flaws in the Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) exam portal, has joined a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Adhikary gained prominence for his digital activism, bringing attention to critical issues within the examination system.
He was seen participating in a demonstration organized by the Citizens Justice Forum (CJP). Adhikary shared a photograph on social media platform X, featuring CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and NCP (SP) spokesperson Anish Gawande. "The energy here is truly crazy," he wrote, commenting on the atmosphere of the protest.
The event underscores a growing intersection of digital security awareness and public activism in India. Adhikary's participation alongside political figures suggests a broader movement addressing governance and transparency, with technology playing a key role in both exposing issues and mobilizing public action.
The energy here is truly crazy
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