Gen Z Triumph: Modi Faces Rare Minister Resignation After NEET Protests
It highlights a potential abuse of power and suppression of justice through police brutality.
In 12 years under Narendra Modi's rule, only one cabinet minister had resigned until education minister Dharmendra Pradhan stepped down on July 30 after intense street protests. Young activists like Sakhi and Harshvardran Kadam used social media to highlight police brutality and demand reforms following the NEET exam cancellation in May. The resignation marks a rare victory for India's Gen Z protesters, who see it as just the beginning of their movement against systemic issues.
29 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
Following nationwide protests by the Cockroach Janta Party, BJP MPs adopted Gen-Z slang like "delulu" and "FOMO" in Parliament.
— BBC
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) successfully used Gen Z slang to influence the Lok Sabha's debate on an anti-exam leak bill.
— NDTV
Indian political parties are struggling to connect with Gen Z voters due to their unique communication styles and demands, as demonstrated by the Cockroach Janata Party's social media protests.
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