Dharmendra Pradhan

India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) gained attention for student protests against exam leaks and corruption, prompting police crackdowns. Opposition lawmakers, including the Indian National Congress, showed solidarity with injured protesters, potentially opening a political opportunity to attract young voters against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.

Jitendra Singh met with Rahul Gandhi during a protest. Gandhi initially agreed to suspend the dharna but later demanded the removal of Dharmendra Pradhan as Education Minister, which Singh criticized as an LoP changing stance.

India's youth-led Cockroach movement continues demanding educational reforms and government accountability after a police crackdown involving tear gas and beatings. The protest, which has drawn support from professionals and families, faces resistance from authorities, with Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan refusing to resign over alleged examination system failures.

India's youth-led Cockroach movement vows to continue protests after police crackdown, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over repeated medical school entrance test leaks. Movement members met with a government minister on July 20th, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not yet addressed the issue.

Student organizations in Hyderabad held a 'Chalo Lok Bhavan' protest demanding the removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The protest highlighted concerns over the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, allegations of examination irregularities, paper leaks, and a broader crisis in the education sector.

Maharashtra Minister Bawankule criticizes the CJP's protest as a 'nautanki' aimed at defaming the government and inciting anger among youth. He defends Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan against these allegations.

India’s youth-led Cockroach movement vows to continue protests at Jantar Mantar after police used tear gas and batons to disperse demonstrators. Protesters demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over exam system failures, with tensions escalating as authorities failed to meet their demands during talks.

India's youth-led Cockroach movement vows to continue protests at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi after police used tear gas and batons to disperse demonstrators. Protesters demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged examination system failures, with over 180 injuries reported. The movement, initially satirical, has evolved into a nationwide campaign addressing exam leaks, unemployment, and government accountability.

India’s youth-led Cockroach movement continues its protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi after police used tear gas and batons to disperse demonstrators demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination system failures. The movement, which began as a satirical campaign, has evolved into a nationwide push for exam reforms, accountability, and compensation for families affected by exam irregularities.

India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement pledged to continue protests until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns, following violent clashes in New Delhi where 180 people were injured. The protests, demanding examination reforms, gained significant social media traction and marked one of the largest street rallies in Delhi in five years.

India police used tear gas and batons to block supporters of the Cockroach movement from marching to Parliament to demand the education minister’s resignation. The movement, which originated after a Supreme Court comment likening unemployed youth to cockroaches, has grown into a youth-led campaign fueled by anger over exam leaks and systemic issues. Government representatives held initial outreach talks with movement leaders amid a tense standoff.

Bihar Opposition protests over paper leaks and demands resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan on the first day of the Monsson Session. The government presented a first supplementary budget of ₹87,383 crore for the 2026-27 financial year and plans to introduce key bills during the session.

Police in India clashed with supporters of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party near Parliament as protesters demanded the resignation of the education minister. The movement, sparked by a Supreme Court comment comparing unemployed youth to 'cockroaches,' has grown into a campaign against government policies on education exams and leaks, with recent confrontations escalating tensions.

Police in New Delhi used tear gas and batons against supporters of India's Cockroach movement during an unauthorized march to Parliament demanding the education minister’s resignation. The movement, which originated as a satirical response to a Supreme Court comment comparing unemployed youth to 'cockroaches,' has grown into a youth-led campaign opposing exam leaks and government policies.

Police in New Delhi used tear gas and batons to disperse supporters of India’s Cockroach movement during an unauthorized march to Parliament, where they demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The movement, which originated from a Supreme Court chief justice’s comment comparing unemployed youth to 'cockroaches,' has grown into a youth-led campaign over leaked entrance exams and education system reforms.

Indian police in New Delhi used baton charges against protesters demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam irregularities, including question paper leaks and technical glitches. The clash occurred near the Jantar Mantar protest site as demonstrators attempted to march to parliament.

Thousands of supporters of the Cockroach movement gathered in New Delhi to march toward Parliament, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan despite police denying protest permission. The movement, sparked by a Supreme Court comment comparing unemployed youth to 'cockroaches,' has gained momentum over leaked exams and flawed education systems, with protesters camping at Jantar Mantar and calling for reforms.

Supporters of India's Cockroach Janta Party gathered at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to plan a march toward Parliament, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam paper leaks. The protest occurred ahead of the monsoon session's opening day.

Police in New Delhi used batons against supporters of India's 'cockroach' movement during a protest near parliament, despite denied permission for the march. The movement, challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was galvanized by the forced hospitalization of activist Sonam Wangchuk and protests over leaked medical exam papers affecting 2 million students.

A rally in Vijayapura supported Sonam Wangchuk’s fast over the NEET paper leak and demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Protestors condemned police action against Wangchuk and called for his immediate discharge from the hospital.

Thousands of supporters of the Cockroach movement attempted a march to India's Parliament, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and reforms, despite police blocking the protest. The movement emerged after a Supreme Court comment likened unemployed youth to cockroaches and has gained momentum due to exam leaks and student suicides.

Thousands of supporters of the youth-led Cockroach movement gathered to march to India's Parliament, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan despite police denying permission. The protest, sparked by Supreme Court remarks comparing unemployed youth to 'cockroaches' and leaks in high-stakes exams, has drawn widespread attention and support from opposition groups and activists.

CPI urges talks with Sonam Wangchuk and demands Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The article highlights the CPI's calls for dialogue and resignation.

Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalized after a 21-day hunger strike demanding the resignation of India's federal education minister over May exam paper leaks. The strike, initiated on June 28, was in solidarity with the Cockroach Janta Party, which called for the minister's removal due to the leaks affecting millions of students.

Indian police forcibly hospitalized Sonam Wangchuk, a 59-year-old education reform activist, after his health deteriorated during a 20-day hunger strike linked to the Cockroach Party movement demanding education reform. The movement, which originated after a Supreme Court justice compared unemployed youth to 'cockroaches,' seeks resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and system reforms. Activists disputed the hospitalization, claiming it was an attempt to suppress the protest.

Indian police forcibly hospitalized Sonam Wangchuk, a prominent activist, after his health declined during a 20-day hunger strike linked to the Cockroach Party movement for education reform. The movement demands the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and seeks reforms following exam paper leaks and student suicides. The Cockroach Party accused authorities of abducting Wangchuk, while police cited medical advice and a court directive for his hospitalization.

Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly hospitalized by Delhi police after a 20-day hunger strike protesting India’s examination system and demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The Delhi High Court ordered medical monitoring of Wangchuk, citing health concerns, as protests by students and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continued at Jantar Mantar.

Indian police hospitalized activist Sonam Wangchuk after his health deteriorated during a 20-day hunger strike linked to the Cockroach Janta Party movement for education reform. The movement demands the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged exam paper leaks and seeks systemic changes, with protests ongoing at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar.

Indian police hospitalized activist Sonam Wangchuk after his health declined during a 20-day hunger strike linked to the Cockroach Janta Party movement demanding education reform. The movement, sparked by a Supreme Court comment comparing unemployed youth to 'cockroaches,' seeks the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged exam paper leaks and calls for systemic changes. Police cited medical advice and a court directive for the hospital transfer, which protesters contested.

Wangchuk's hunger strike enters day 20 with increasing opposition support. A protest demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation has drawn more high-profile visitors.

Sauhardya Karnataka staged a protest over the alleged NEET examination paper leak and expressed solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk. The environmentalist is on an indefinite hunger strike demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

An Indian court ordered authorities to monitor the health of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on a 19-day hunger strike demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam paper leaks. The court instructed intervention if his condition worsens, following a petition to prevent further deterioration. The protest is linked to the Cockroach Janta Party's demand for exam reforms and Pradhan's resignation.

India's youth-led Cockroach Janta Party movement, sparked by online outrage over college entrance exam leaks, has shifted to street protests and a hunger strike led by activist Sonam Wangchuk. The group demands the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and systemic reforms after allegations of exam leaks and student suicides.

India's Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party movement, sparked by online outrage over leaked college entrance exams and a Supreme Court comment comparing unemployed youth to 'cockroaches,' has escalated into street protests and a hunger strike. Activist Sonam Wangchuk, fasting for three weeks, demands the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and systemic reforms in India's education system.

India's youth-led Cockroach Janta Party movement, sparked by online outrage over a Supreme Court comment likening youth to 'cockroaches,' has transitioned to street protests and a hunger strike led by activist Sonam Wangchuk. The group demands the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged college entrance exam leaks and calls for systemic reforms, but the government has shown no response.

Activist Sonam Wangchuk continued his hunger strike on the eighteenth day, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, as his vital signs worsened and his weight loss approached 9 kg.

Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk has been on a hunger strike for over two weeks to protest against Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, causing pressure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi as his health declines.

Congress accused the Modi government of irregularities in the UGC-NET exam and demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the dissolution of the NTA. The party criticized the government for alleged issues in the exam process.

Rahul Gandhi stated that Congress will not stop demanding Education Minister Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak. Students in Hyderabad protested against the leak and called for Pradhan's resignation.

Rahul Gandhi accused the government of ignoring scams in NEET and NET exams, claiming there is no accountability from PM Modi and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. He stated this in the Lok Sabha, asserting public awareness of the government's inaction.