India’s ‘cockroach movement’ leaders say minister promises talks on demands
Summary
Thousands of protesters from India's Cockroach Janta Party demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam paper leaks, calling for government action amid a large demonstration in New Delhi and other cities.
Key Points
- The Cockroach Janta Party movement led protests demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over leaked exam papers causing student suicides.
- Federal minister J.P. Nadda promised government consideration of the protesters' demands including resignations and compensation for affected students.
- Protests spread across multiple cities including New Delhi, Mumbai, Goa, and Bangalore with thousands participating despite police attempts to disperse them.
- Activist Sonam Wangchuk staged a hunger strike in solidarity, setting conditions for ending his fast related to addressing education system failures.
