education minister
Coverage of education minister in the Nexus archive.
- How India’s Gen Z movement of ‘Cockroaches’ dented Modi’s political image
India's Gen Z-led 'Cockroach' protest movement pressured Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government to resign an education minister over exam paper leaks, marking a rare concession. The movement, driven by youth frustrations over unemployment and transparency, shifted Modi's outreach strategy toward digital platforms and Gen Z engagement.
- How India’s Gen Z movement of ‘Cockroaches’ dented Modi’s political image
Young protesters in India, part of the 'Cockroaches' movement, achieved a political victory by forcing the resignation of the education minister, which dented Prime Minister Modi's political image.
- Fadnavis likely to be made Education Minister, claims Raut
Fadnavis is likely to be appointed as Education Minister, according to claims by Raut, a Sena (UBT) leader. The Prime Minister and Chief Minister have reportedly discussed the matter.
- CM urged to appoint Education Minister to address schools’ concerns
The Chief Minister (CM) is being urged to appoint an Education Minister to address concerns raised by schools. This call aims to resolve issues within the education sector.
- Rahul attacks PM Modi over appointment of Pralhad Joshi as Education Minister
Rahul criticized PM Modi for appointing Pralhad Joshi as Education Minister, accusing him of choosing someone who 'protects rapists'. The statement highlights dissatisfaction with the cabinet selection process.
- India's top court orders no coercive action against youth protesters and release of minors, media reports say
India's Supreme Court ordered the release of minors arrested during youth protests over exam leaks and mandated preservation of surveillance footage amid allegations of police brutality. The court also directed authorities to protect protesters' data and ensure an independent investigation into excessive force used during the demonstrations, which ended after the education minister resigned and reforms were agreed upon.
- India protesters celebrate as education minister resigns, Modi announces exam system reform
India protesters led by Abhijeet Dipke's Cockroach Janata Party staged a five-week sit-in at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, resisting police crackdowns until the education minister resigned. Prime Minister Modi announced exam system reforms following the sustained protest.
- Youth-led Indian protestors celebrate minister’s resignation
Youth-led Indian protestors with the Cockroach Janta Party ended a five-week multi-city protest after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned. The movement's key demand was fulfilled, leading to celebrations among the protestors.
- ‘Climate of fear has collapsed’: India’s protest victory signals trouble ahead for Modi
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi faced a significant challenge as mass protests led to the resignation of his education minister, signaling a weakened grip on media and opposition parties. Despite his confidence, the uprising marked a shift in public sentiment against his 12-year leadership.
- India news: Home minister backs Pradhan after resignation
India's education minister resigned amid youth protests, and the home minister spoke out in his defense. The Cockroach party's leader thanked 'cockroaches' across India.
- ‘Socialist’ teachers target eight Victorian Labor MPs including education minister – as it happened
The article reports that 'socialist' teachers are targeting eight Victorian Labor MPs, including the education minister. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized the Labor Party's unity and active governance during the party's national conference in Adelaide.
- Student unions celebrate resignation of Education Minister, vow to fight for reforms
Student unions celebrated the resignation of the Education Minister and vowed to continue fighting for reforms. SFI leaders stated the protest demonstrated the collective strength of an organized student community.
- India's 'cockroach' protest called off after education minister quits
The 'cockroach' protest in India, led by CJP, was called off after the education minister resigned. The protest expressed public anger against PM Narendra Modi's government.
- India’s 'Cockroach' movement ends protests after education minister resigns
India’s 'Cockroach' movement ended protests following the resignation of the education minister. The article is attributed to Sarah Jacob.
- Narendra Modi caves to India’s Gen Z
Narendra Modi is reported to have yielded to pressure from India’s Gen Z demographic. Protesters successfully ousted the education minister and announced plans to return home.
- India education minister resigns after weeks of "Cockroach" protests
India's education minister resigned after weeks of protests that demanded his removal over irregularities in the education system.
- Modi Sidesteps Exam Leaks in Video as India Protests Spread
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi avoided addressing exam leaks in a video message, as student protests expand and demand his education minister's removal.
- Lok Sabha doesn’t function as Rahul Gandhi says first the ‘corrupt’ Education Minister has to go
Rahul Gandhi states that the Lok Sabha cannot function until the corrupt Education Minister is removed, but Rijiju argues such preconditions before discussing the paper leak issue send a wrong message. Congress leadership plans to discuss their stance on a new anti-paper leak law on July 26.
- India's 'Cockroach' protesters press on after activist Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike that fueled a large youth protest movement. Demonstrators continue to demand the resignation of the education minister.
- Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike as 'Cockroach' protesters vow to press on
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike that fueled a large youth movement, but protesters vowed to continue until the education minister resigns. The protest is described as one of India's largest in recent years.
- Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike as 'Cockroach' protesters vow to press on
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike that helped galvanize a youth movement into one of India's largest protests. Demonstrators continue to demand the education minister's resignation despite the strike ending.
- Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike as ‘Cockroach’ protesters vow to press on
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his 26-day hunger strike, but protesters in India’s Cockroach movement say they will continue demonstrating until the education minister resigns.
- Modi Seeks to Calm Anger in Rare Video as India Protests Widen
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed growing public anger over examination paper leaks in a rare video address as students organized nationwide protests, with increasing calls for the education minister to resign.
- India ‘cockroach’ activist Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike as protests spread
Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike amid concerns about possible violence and negotiations with federal ministers. The protests, part of a youth-led movement against Narendra Modi's government, continue to demand the education minister's resignation over an exam paper scandal.
- Indian activist ends 26-day hunger strike, though student protests continue
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after talks with government ministers. Student-led protests over leaked medical entrance exam papers continue, with demands for the education minister's resignation and broader reforms.
- Two decades of mass protests in India
India has experienced mass protests over two decades, including youth-led demands for an education minister's resignation due to exam paper leaks, anti-corruption movements, protests against a controversial citizenship law, and farmer demonstrations against agricultural reforms. Major events include the 2011 anti-corruption hunger strikes, 2012 protests over a gang-rape case, and 2019-2020 rallies linked to the Citizenship Amendment Act and farm laws.
- How the student 'Cockroach' movement grew its influence across India
Young Indians are demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan through their satirical online group 'Cockroach People's Party,' which has gained millions of social media followers and thousands of sign-ups since May. The movement has grown in influence as students continue to pressure the minister.
- Modi vows punishment for exam fraud in first comments on Indian student protests
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged stringent punishment for exam fraud following student protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement. The protests, demanding the resignation of the education minister over question paper leaks, escalated into violent clashes with police, injuring 178 people. The CJP movement, initially a satirical response to a judicial comment on youth, has expanded to criticize Modi's governance and address youth unemployment.
- Amid Lok Sabha logjam, Centre offers debate on NEET paper leak, says street protests ‘won’t help’
The Indian government proposes a debate on the NEET paper leak controversy during a stalled Lok Sabha session, while the Congress party seeks an adjournment motion to prioritize the issue and demands the resignation of the Education Minister.
- PM should apologise to students, Education Minister must resign: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi demands the Prime Minister apologize to students and the Education Minister resign over 156 paper leaks and 'zero convictions'. The Opposition fully supports the protesters' 'legitimate' and 'non-negotiable' demands.
- India news: Opposition steps up pressure amid 'Cockroach' protests
India's opposition MPs are supporting protesters demanding the resignation of the education minister. Pradhan has addressed the protests, responding to calls for his resignation.
- Protests in New York, San Jose in support of Wangchuk
Protests occurred in New York and San Jose in support of Wangchuk. Activists raised slogans against the Indian government and demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
- 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.