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Cockroach Movement Wins as Education Minister Resigns | Johannesburg News
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- Jul 25, 2026
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India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned amid massive nationwide protests led by the “Cockroach” movement, which began over exam leaks but swiftly expanded into a broader demand for government accountability, job opportunities, and economic justice. Demonstrators — students, professionals, families, and activists — flooded streets across major cities, culminating in jubilant celebrations in New Delhi after Pradhan’s exit, hailed as a democratic victory. Though police clashed with protesters and the government proposed new anti-cheating laws, the movement remains defiant, now demanding compensation for affected families and justice for those injured during crackdowns — signaling this is far from over. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c6ba38e9332eb5f3