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Gen Z protests force India's education minister to resign after exam-leak scandal

A Gen Z‑led movement born from a satirical “Cockroach Janta Party” campaign culminated in Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigning amid a nationwide exam paper leak crisis, with protesters demanding compensation for student suicides, assurance against punitive action for demonstrators, and a police/public apology; protests spread across India, and authorities cracked down with internet blocks at the Jantar Mantar site.

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#cockroach-janta-party #dharmendra-pradhan-resignation #exam-paper-leaks

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Hunger strike ends as India confronts exam leaks and protests

Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ends a 26-day hunger strike demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over a wave of medical college entrance exam paper leaks; Prime Minister Modi pledges tougher anti-leak laws and fast-tracked court action, while pro-CJP protests at Jantar Mantar and across India continue amid rights groups’ criticism of police actions.

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#dharmendra-pradhan #exam-paper-leaks #india-protests

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Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party protests in Delhi demand minister's resignation

Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party has set up a round-the-clock protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar to demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, turning outrage over exam leaks into a nationwide movement that has spread to several cities as millions retake exams; police have tried to disperse demonstrators while the movement touts broad youth support.

via Al Jazeera|

#cockroach-janta-party #education-minister-resignation #exam-leaks