India’s education minister resigns over exam leak protests
Police using tear gas on protesters over exam leaks indicates potential abuse of power.
Dharmendra Pradhan, India’s education minister, resigned on X after weeks of protests by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over examination paper leaks. The resignation came as police used tear gas against protesters in New Delhi. Pradhan cited concerns about anti-national forces exploiting the situation and wished to avoid legal complexities for students. Cheers erupted among demonstrators, who also demand no charges against protesters and compensation for families of deceased students.
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— Indian Express
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— NDTV
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— Al Jazeera
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