India's Education Minister Resigns After Weeks of 'Cockroach' Protests The resignation of India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has sent shockwaves across the country, but its significance extends far beyond a mere cabinet shuffle.
The protests that led to his downfall are a symptom of a deeper malaise in Indian society – one that highlights the disconnect between the government and its young people.
For weeks, thousands of students gathered at Jantar Mantar, their chants and slogans echoing through the streets as they demanded accountability for examination paper leaks.