India’s education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns following weeks of nationwide youth-led protests organized by the “Cockroach Janta Party” (also described as the “Cockroach” movement). Multiple outlets report that demonstrators demand accountability over alleged examination paper leaks and call for Pradhan to step down. The protests draw large crowds in New Delhi and other cities, and some reports note police use of tear gas to disperse protesters in New Delhi earlier on the same day. Pradhan announces his resignation on X (formerly Twitter), saying he has submitted it to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The resignation is widely described as the first major concession by the government to the youth movement, and protesters react by celebrating the outcome in New Delhi. Coverage also includes comments from India’s home minister, who publicly supports or backs Pradhan shortly after the resignation news breaks, and references to statements made by leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party. Overall, sources agree that the resignation follows sustained student demonstrations and is tied to demands for responsibility regarding examination-related controversies.