India’s education minister resigns in major win for youth protesters
Summary
India's education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following youth-led protests demanding accountability over exam paper leaks, marking a significant political moment amid widespread demonstrations.
Key Points
- India’s education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid mass youth protests demanding his resignation over examination paper leaks.
- The protests, led by the Cockroach Janta Party and other youth groups, had become a major political challenge for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- The minister cited concerns about anti-national forces and respect for youth aspirations in his resignation letter to the Prime Minister.
- Authorities imposed internet restrictions and limited metro access in New Delhi to curb ongoing protests around Jantar Mantar.
