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What started India's 'cockroach' protests that forced education minister to quit?

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned Saturday after protests demanding his departure. Protests erupted after the NEET exam paper was leaked, affecting two million students. The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test is the sole gateway to undergraduate medical courses. This leak occurred alongside the rise of the Cockroach Janta Party satire movement. Protesters now demand compensation for affected families and action against police.

25 Jul 2026 5:12 pm