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India's Education Minister Resigns After Youth-Led Protests Over Exam Leaks

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India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following weeks of youth-led protests by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), sparked by a leaked medical-entrance exam affecting two million students. The movement, largely driven by Gen Z and mobilized via Instagram, gained national traction and faced a police crackdown in Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded with a public video but protesters remained unsatisfied. The resignation marked a rare political concession. While some sources report the government accepted all protester demands—including exam reform, dropping charges, and compensation—others focus on broader youth discontent over unemployment and AI-driven job insecurity. Analysts note the protests reflect a growing challenge to the ruling party's dominance, particularly among younger demographics.

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The Globe and Mail

India’s Gen Z Cockroach movement hands Modi a rare setback ahead of key state polls

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Independent.ie

‘Victory to India’ — Modi’s education minister quits as jubilant ‘cockroach’ protesters claim victory and end protest

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India's Instagram Gen Z dents Modi's aura ahead of key state polls

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India's Instagram Gen Z dents Modi's aura ahead of key state polls

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Irish Times

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The Guardian · Feature

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✓ Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following sustained youth-led protests organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
✓ The protests were triggered by a leaked medical-entrance exam, which led to a resit affecting two million students.
✓ The CJP movement gained significant traction on Instagram, amassing 22 million mainly Gen Z followers.
✓ Prime Minister Modi responded with a rare selfie video expressing sympathy but did not satisfy protester demands.
✓ The protests involved thousands in central Delhi, faced a police crackdown, and inspired nationwide demonstrations.
✓ Analysts link the protests to broader youth anxieties about unemployment and AI-driven job insecurity in IT sectors.
✓ Senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh acknowledged student concerns and emphasized the government’s intent to listen.