India's Education Minister Resigns Amid Youth Protests for Reforms
India's Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, has resigned following significant youth-led protests demanding accountability and education reforms. The protests, which have been ongoing for a month, were initially sparked by exam scandals, including the illegal sharing of entrance exams for the national medical program. These events have led to widespread anger among young people, who feel their futures are jeopardized and trust in the education system eroded. The movement, driven by the satirical Cockroach Janta Party, has utilized humor and memes to broaden its reach and intensify pressure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. Protesters have taken to the streets in New Delhi and other cities, using social media to mock the administration and amplify their demands.