Not in Education, Employment, or Training — a public-sphere label and political lever
The Cockroach Janta Party has risen from a satirical Instagram account to a mass youth movement with more than 22 million followers and has organised street protests in New Delhi demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resign after repeated exam paper leaks and marking errors that have disrupted millions of students’ careers.
England faces growing employment challenges among youths, with rising NEET (not in education, employment or training) figures and increasing economic inactivity. Reports detail long application processes, automation pressures, and mental-health concerns among 16-24 year-olds.
Major UK retailers have written to the prime minister, coordinated by the British Retail Consortium, urging a review of policies on national insurance, the national living wage, and employment rights to boost youth employment. The move follows Neets data showing over one million 16-24-year-olds not in work or education. Government is rolling out a youth employment package and new payments to support entry-level hiring.
A growing student-led movement in India, sparked by alleged exam leaks, is expanding beyond the initial grievance to challenge unemployment, economic prospects, and government responsiveness. Police crackdowns persist as thousands occupy streets in Delhi and other cities.
Protests across New Delhi and other cities have intensified after a string of exam paper leaks. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned following mass youth-led demonstrations led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The government pledges fast-track courts to punish leaks as protesters demand systemic reforms and compensation for victims’ families.
India's education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, has resigned after weeks of nationwide protests led by the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Tens of thousands of students have protested exam paper leaks and police violence at Jantar Mantar; CJP has suspended its agitation after government assurances but reports of detentions in Assam, West Bengal and Bihar continue.
India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned amid mass student protests over exam leaks, marking a significant political development as the Cockroach Janta Party-led movement pushes for accountability and systemic reform.
Gen Z-led protests over medical exam leaks have compelled India’s education minister to resign. The Cockroach Janta Party has galvanized a nationwide movement pressing for accountability and reforms. The government has conceded some demands, while protests continue to shape political dynamics.
The government has unveiled a major reform to place technical education on par with academic routes for 14-year-olds, starting from September 2028. The plan links studies to local jobs, expands work experience, and shifts school performance measures to reflect technical pathways. Reactions from unions and educators highlight funding and implementation questions amid a broader debate on youth unemployment and post-16 education.
A youth movement calling itself the Cockroach Janta Party has forced Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign after nationwide protests over leaked medical entrance papers and high graduate unemployment. Tens of thousands have marched, hundreds have been arrested in some states, and the government has promised legal changes and dropped some charges while courts ordered release of under-18 detainees.