Cockroach Movement Protests: 10,000 March, Police Clash as Minister Faces Demands
Police brutality against peaceful protesters demanding educational reform is a serious concern.
On Monday, more than 10,000 protesters from the Cockroach movement marched towards India’s parliament in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and a crackdown on exam system corruption. Police used tear gas and batons to disperse them after Sonam Wangchuk, a veteran activist, was hospitalized. The protest coincided with the first day of parliament's monsoon session, drawing attention to recent medical entrance exam leaks that forced 2.2 million students to retake the test.
26 JUL 2026
— Al Jazeera
Pralhad Joshi was appointed India's education minister following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation due to protests over a NEET exam leak.
28 JUL 2026
— NDTV
Rahul Gandhi criticized Pralhad Joshi's appointment as Education Minister, citing his past defense of the early release of rapists.
4 AUG 2026
— BBC
India's education minister resigned due to protests over exam leaks, prompting Prime Minister Modi to implement reforms but youth unemployment remains a significant challenge.
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