Cockroach Janta Party protests grow, tens of thousands defy tear gas, baton charges
Police brutality against peaceful student protesters is a serious concern.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a youth-led movement protesting examination paper leaks in India, has grown into the country's largest student mobilization in years. Tens of thousands protested on Monday, leading to police intervention with tear gas and baton charges. Activist Sonam Wangchuk led a 26-day hunger strike. The CJP demands education reforms and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, questioning the government's ability to ensure fair exams. Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged swift action against paper leaks but it remains unclear if this will defuse protests driven by broader economic dissatisfaction.
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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