Cockroach Janta Party ends month-long protest after government accepts demands, Pradhan resigns
On Saturday, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) ended its nationwide protest after the government accepted all demands, including the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, following three rounds of negotiations with ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh. The protests began at Delhi's Jantar Mantar over a month ago and involved thousands of students demanding improvements in the examination system, withdrawal of criminal cases against protesters, and compensation for families affected by NEET-related suicides.
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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