Archive · 24 Jul 2026
India's Cockroach Movement Protests Continue Amid Police Crackdown
In India, young people are protesting because some important exams had leaks.
This has made many people angry, especially because it affects their future jobs and education.
The protests started as a small online campaign but have grown into big street demonstrations.
The protesters want the Education Minister to resign and for the government to make changes to the exam system.
They also want help for families who have suffered because of the leaks.
The government has said they will use special courts to deal with the exam leaks, but the protesters are not happy with this and want more to be done.
The police have been trying to stop the protests, but the protesters keep coming back.
This shows how important this issue is to many young Indians.
Thousands of protesters in New Delhi demand resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam leaks.
Government announces fast-track courts for exam leak cases but protesters demand systemic reforms.
Police use tear gas and batons to disperse crowds, suspending Delhi Metro services to limit protest access.
Protest movement, known as the Cockroach Janta Party, began as online satire and has grown into a major demonstration.
Protests reflect broader youth frustration over unemployment, economic opportunities, and government accountability.
- Who
- Young protesters, professionals, families, and opposition parties
- What
- Protests over exam leaks and government accountability
- When
- Ongoing since May 2024, with recent escalations in June 2024
- Where
- New Delhi, India, with demonstrations in other cities
- Why
- Frustration over exam leaks, government accountability, unemployment, and economic opportunities
Protesters' Demands
Government Response
Resignation of Education Minister
Protesters' Demands
Protesters demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for accountability.
Government Response
The government has not addressed the demand for Pradhan's resignation.
Examination System Reforms
Protesters' Demands
Protesters seek comprehensive reforms in the examination system to prevent leaks.
Government Response
The government announced fast-track courts to handle exam paper leak cases but did not commit to systemic reforms.
Compensation for Affected Families
Protesters' Demands
Protesters demand compensation for families of students who died by suicide due to exam leaks.
Government Response
The government has not announced any compensation measures for affected families.
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Start Date
- May 2024
- Key Figures
- Abhijeet Dipke, Sonam Wangchuk, Narendra Modi, Dharmendra Pradhan
- Protest Site
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Government Response
- Fast-track courts announced for exam leak cases
- Protester Demands
- Resignation of Education Minister, examination reforms, compensation for affected families
- Police Actions
- Tear gas, batons, roadblocks, suspension of Delhi Metro services