India's Student-Led Uprising: 'Cockroach' Movement Demands Education Minister's Resignation

A wave of protests swept through the streets of New Delhi as the 'Cockroach' movement, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The movement, which has gained massive support on social media since its inception in May, is calling for widespread reforms in the education system. On Monday, thousands of protesters gathered at Jantar Mantar, clashing with security officials and resulting in at least 178 injuries. The police described the protest as 'unruly, aggressive, and violent behavior,' while the protest organizers condemned the 'high-handedness' of the authorities. The CJP has vowed to continue their campaign until Pradhan steps down, with millions of followers on social media backing their cause. The movement has become one of the biggest challenges to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government since his re-election in 2024. The protests come amidst a series of examination scandals that have shaken the country's testing system, including a recent re-examination for 2.2 million medical students after a question paper leak.