Pradhan Resigns Amid Gen Z Protests Over Exam Scandals

Dharmendra Pradhan, India's education minister, resigned after weeks of protests led by Gen Z and the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) over exam paper leaks.

The protests, which started as a social media meme campaign, gained momentum with the help of activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike.

The government accepted key demands, including withdrawing cases against protesters and compensating affected families.

This resignation is significant as it's the first major exit of a Union minister during the BJP-led government's 12-year rule.

The protests highlight the government's vulnerability to youth mobilization and raise questions about its connection with young voters, who are increasingly concerned about jobs, education, and exam integrity.