India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns on Saturday following weeks of youth-led demonstrations known as the “Cockroach” protests. Multiple outlets report that protesters have demanded he resign and take responsibility over allegations of leaked examination papers, framing the protests as a demand for accountability from the government. Pradhan announces his resignation via a post on X, saying he has sent his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Reports describe the move as the first major concession from Modi’s government to the student movement and as a significant win for demonstrators. Several outlets also note the scale of the street protests in recent years, including gatherings in New Delhi at sites such as Jantar Mantar. Channel NewsAsia reports that police use tear gas to disperse some protesters before further talks were scheduled with ministers. Other coverage highlights that protesters respond with celebrations after the resignation is announced, viewing it as a tangible outcome of their demands.