Gen Z protests fuel political upheaval as ministers resign; Shiv Sena’s role echoes a legacy of regional nationalism in Mumbai and Maharashtra politics.
Protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party have forced Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign over exam leaks and irregularities. The movement, born online, has mobilized millions of Gen Z followers and spurred government actions, from a high-profile task force to a renewed push for exam reforms. The developments unfold as Prime Minister Modi grapples with youth frustration and political backlash.
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.
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.