India’s Education Minister Resigns After Student Protests

A massive wave of students and activists flooded Delhi’s streets, calling for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan after a series of exam paper leaks and testing irregularities. The movement, largely led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a satirical campaign that grew into a national protest force, gathered tens of thousands of young people. Following Pradhan’s resignation, the CJP declared the protests over, and jubilant crowds marked the political change.

Police crackdowns had been a hallmark of the demonstrations, with several arrests and heavy security presence. Despite this, the mood remained celebratory, as youngsters cheered in the streets and shared footage on social media. The protests were broadcast live by BBC, highlighting the collective voice of the youth in India and the urgent demand for transparent educational governance.