India's 'cockroach' protest called off after education minister quits
The CJP protest has been the most visible expression of public anger against PM Narendra Modi's government in recent years.
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"Considering the situation at Jantar Mantar and across the country - with the aim of preventing anti-national forces from exploiting it, preserving national unity, ensuring that not a single Indian student's future gets entangled in legal complexities, and allowing our children to devote their time to studies and focus on building their careers - I have submitted my resignation to the prime minister."
— Dharmendra Pradhan , Politician
"We have done it."
— Abhijeet Dipke , Activist
Key People
Abhijeet Dipke is the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party advocating for educational reforms in India.
Dharmendra Pradhan is the Education Minister of India.
Sonam Wangchuk is a respected educationist and climate activist from Ladakh, known for his work on educational reforms and climate adaptation.
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The CJP protest has been the most visible expression of public anger against PM Narendra Modi's government in recent years.
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