Pradhan Resigns After Protests
India's education minister quits after weeks of youth-led protests.
July 26, 2026 · Updated Jul 26, 6:15pm ET
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What happened
India’s education minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Dharmendra PradhanIndian politician (born 1969) resigned on July 25 after weeks of youth-led “Cockroach” protests demanding his removal over alleged NEET-UG leaks and wider exam irregularities. The movement called off demonstrations after the resignation, and protesters said the government had accepted demands to address entrance-exam cheating and education-system failures. The protests had broadened into complaints over youth unemployment and drew thousands toward parliament, where police used tear gas and detentions. Activist Sonam Wangchuk
Sonam WangchukIndian engineer, innovator and education reformist ended a 26-day hunger strike in Delhi as protests spread to Mumbai, Hyderabad and other cities.
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