Archive · 20 Jul 2026
India's Cockroach Movement Demands Education Minister's Resignation
In India, a group called the Cockroach Janta Party is protesting because they believe there is corruption in the education system.
They are upset because exam papers for medical school were leaked, which caused many students to have to retake the exams.
Some students even took their own lives because of this.
The protesters want the Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, to resign.
They also want the government to give money to the families of the students who died.
Thousands of people are protesting in New Delhi, and the government has promised to talk about their demands.
One protester, Sonam Wangchuk, is on a hunger strike until the government agrees to their demands.
The police have tried to stop the protests, but the protesters are determined to be heard.
Protesters demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam leaks.
Thousands marched to parliament despite police efforts to disperse them with tear gas and cane charges.
Health Minister J.P. Nadda promised to discuss the protesters' demands within the government.
Protesters seek compensation of 10 million rupees for each student who died by suicide following the exam leaks.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk is on a hunger strike and has set conditions for ending his protest.
- Who
- Protesters led by the Cockroach Janta Party and supporters of Sonam Wangchuk
- What
- Protests demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and compensation for students affected by exam leaks
- When
- Protests ongoing, with a significant march on July 20
- Where
- Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, with protesters attempting to march to parliament
- Why
- Due to exam leaks, perceived corruption in the education system, and the impact on students, including suicides
Protesters
Government
Resignation of Education Minister
Protesters
Demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination paper leaks.
Government
Government is willing to discuss demands but has not agreed to resignation.
Compensation for Students
Protesters
Seek 10 million rupees compensation for each student who died by suicide following the leak.
Government
Government has not yet agreed to the compensation demands.
Corruption in Education
Protesters
Claim the exam leaks are a sign of deep-seated corruption in the education system.
Government
Government has not publicly acknowledged systemic corruption but is open to discussions.
- Movement Name
- Cockroach Janta Party
- Key Demand
- Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Number of Protesters
- Thousands
- Suicides Reported
- Around 12
- Compensation Demanded
- 10 million rupees per student who died by suicide
- Government Response
- Promised to weigh demands and held discussions
- Hunger Striker
- Sonam Wangchuk