‘Cockroach’ party vows to continue protests after India’s education minister resigns

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25 Jul 2026 • 7:25 PM MYT
The Independent
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‘Cockroach’ party vows to continue protests after India’s education minister resigns

  • India's education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, resigned on Saturday following weeks of nationwide protests over a major examination paper leak.
  • The protests, led primarily by young people and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), demanded accountability for the leak, which affected millions of students.
  • The CJP emerged as a satirical platform, uniting young Indians frustrated by high unemployment and seeking greater government accountability.
  • Mr Pradhan's resignation marks the first major concession from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government and represents one of the most visible signs of public dissent in recent years.
  • While welcoming the resignation, protesters have said that they will continue demonstrations, demanding compensation for affected families and action against police officers involved in dispersing protests.

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