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India's Education Minister Resigns After Gen Z 'Cockroach Party' Protests Force His Hand

NYT > World NewsยทMonday, 27 July 2026
India's Education Minister Resigns After Gen Z 'Cockroach Party' Protests Force His Hand

India's education minister has stepped down after weeks of sustained protests led by young people, marking a rare setback for the Modi government. The Cockroach Janta Party, which began as a joke after a judge insulted young people, snowballed into a generational movement that directly challenged the country's leaders. The party called an end to the protests following the resignation, though deep-seated anger among young people remains.

Why It Matters

This is a direct win for India's youth protesters and shows that street-level pressure can force a sitting government minister out of office โ€” something that rarely happens under the current administration.

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