Education Minister
Coverage of Education Minister in the Nexus archive.
- India's Cockroach party leads thousands of youth in protest to parliament
India's Cockroach party led thousands of youth in a protest to parliament demanding the removal of the education minister. The movement began as a satirical platform but has grown, spurred by the forced hospitalization of a hunger-striking social activist.
- Indian police clash with ‘cockroaches’ marching to protest exam irregularities
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.
- Rally in Vijayapura in support of Sonam Wangchuk’s fast over NEET paper leak, demand for resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
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.
- India: Police move activist Sonam Wangchuk to hospital on court orders
India's New Delhi police moved activist Sonam Wangchuk to a hospital under court orders and asked protesters, including students and supporters of the Cockroach Janata Party, to vacate the Jantar Mantar site. The protest was against the education minister.
- Congress appeals to Wangchuk to end fast, says ‘his concerns are ours and that of other Oppn. parties’
Congress has appealed to Wangchuk to end his fast, stating his concerns align with those of the party and other opposition groups. K.C. Venugopal, in a social media post, pledged to confront the Modi government and demand the resignation of the Education Minister.
- As Sonam Wangchuk hangs on to hunger strike, weight loss approaches 9 kg
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.
- Kharge targets Dharmendra Pradhan over ‘terrorist’ remark on protesting students
Congress president Kharge accuses Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan of calling protesting students 'terrorist' and refuses to take responsibility for examination irregularities.
- India’s Cockroach Party shows frustrated Gen-Zers are hard to crush
India’s Cockroach Janta Party has extended its four-day protest in Delhi, demanding the resignation of the education minister. The party, which emerged a month ago, targets youth frustration over job scarcity and an education test scandal.
- India’s ‘Cockroach’ movement camps out until education minister resigns
India’s 'Cockroach' movement supporters occupy New Delhi's protest site, refusing to leave until the education minister resigns.
- Muslim Youth League urges Education Minister not to change stance on PM SHRI
Muslim Youth League (MYL) Malappuram constituency committee organized a protest programme urging the Education Minister not to alter their stance on PM SHRI. The protest highlights opposition to potential changes in the policy.
- India ‘cockroach’ party attracts discontented youth
The Cockroach Janta Party, an Indian political movement started as satire, gained thousands of supporters in a protest after a chief justice compared unemployed youth to cockroaches. The protest in New Delhi reflects frustration with institutions amid a tough job market and rising costs, with the party demanding the education minister's resignation.
- Hopes and fears compete as Delhi students join CJP protest for education reforms
Delhi students have joined the CJP protest demanding education reforms, with student organizations supporting the call for the Education Minister's resignation. However, they are cautious about fully endorsing the CJP due to concerns about its associations with the AAP and the broader objectives of the movement.
- ‘I’m a cockroach’: Gen Z protest movement lands in Indian capital
India's Gen Z Cockroach movement held its first protest in the capital, demanding the resignation of the education minister. The protest was staged to voice their demands.
- Cockroach Janta Party rallies at New Delhi for youth protests
Cockroach Janta Party rallied in New Delhi for youth protests, with demonstrators demanding the Education Minister's resignation following exam scandals. The protests reflect a loss of faith in India's system.
- Cockroach Janata Party attacks govt. on JEE data exposure, presses for Education Minister’s sacking
Cockroach Janata Party criticizes the government for exposing JEE data and demands the sacking of the Education Minister. The party's spokesperson, Ashutosh Ranka, denied claims of violent agitation and emphasized peaceful protest.
- Will join CJP protest on June 6 if Education Minister doesn’t resign: Sonam Wangchuk
Sonam Wangchuk stated he will join the CJP protest on June 6 if the Education Minister does not resign. He cited concerns over the state of education and implementation of reforms as reasons for his decision.
- Police book ‘Khan Sir’ in firing case; govt to curb coaching rivalry
Khan Sir's bodyguards fired in the air after an attack on his centre on June 2. The state government plans to create a policy to curb rivalry among coaching institutes, as stated by the Education Minister.
- India’s ‘cockroach’ party founder plans protests over exam furore
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of India’s ‘cockroach’ party, plans protests demanding the education minister's resignation over an exam controversy.
- Why Gojek co-founder’s trial is alarming Indonesians overseas
Nadiem Makarim, co-founder of Gojek and former education minister, faces an 18-year prison sentence for corruption, alarming Indonesians abroad who once viewed him as a symbol of homecoming success. His transition from tech entrepreneur to government official and subsequent legal troubles highlight concerns about Indonesia's political and judicial landscape.