Dharmendra Pradhan: India education minister resigns after Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests
India's education minister has resigned following intense protests led by the 'Cockroach Janta Party' (CJP) over exam irregularities. The movement is now shifting its focus toward pursuing legal action against police officers accused of using excessive force during the demonstrations.
Why it matters
This resignation represents a rare instance of the Indian government yielding to public pressure, signaling a potential shift in the accountability of government officials.
CJP accuse policemen of using excessive force during the protests
CJP leaders say they plan to pursue legal action against police officers they accuse of using excessive force during recent protests.
The movement's spokespersons, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, met Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar a short while ago.
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