‘We have done it’: Joy as ‘Cockroach’ protests push India minister out
Summary
The Education Minister of India, Dharmendra Pradhan, resigned after large protests led by young people over an exam paper leak scandal. These protests, organized by the Cockroach Janta Party, challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government and demanded accountability and compensation for affected families.Key Facts
- The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) was created by Abhijeet Dipke on social media.
- Protests lasted 36 days and involved thousands of young people across India.
- Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned in response to the protests.
- The protests began after an exam paper leak scandal affected millions of students.
- Police used tear gas and batons against protesters, causing injuries.
- The CJP demanded compensation for families of students who died by suicide.
- Protesters also called for a public apology from police and no punishment for demonstrators.
- The protests highlighted a divide between India’s young generation (Generation Z) and the government.
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