Police cane supporters of India's cockroach movement as thousands gather for march
Thousands of protesters from India's youth-led 'Cockroach movement' marched on parliament to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The movement, sparked by widespread exam paper leaks, represents a significant challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
Why it matters
The movement highlights growing youth frustration with systemic corruption and academic integrity in India, potentially impacting the political stability of the current administration.
--> Home World India's 'cockroach movement' leaders say minister promises talks on demands Demands include the release of Wangchuk, Pradhan's resignation and compensation of 10 million rupees for each student
facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> A security force personnel wields his baton against demonstrators at a protest site during a planned march by supporters of India's Cockroach Janta Party towards parliament on the opening day of its monsoon session, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam paper leaks near Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, India, July 20, 2026—REUTER India's youth-led Cockroach Janta Party movement said on Monday a federal minister had promised the government would weigh its demands as thousands of protesters marched on parliament despite police efforts to scatter them with tear gas and cane charges.
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