India’s Education Minister Resigns Amid ‘Cockroach’ Youth Movement Protests

India’s Education Minister resigned after weeks of nationwide demonstrations led by the Cockroach Youth Movement. Students demanded accountability over examination paper leaks, transparency in recruitment, and comprehensive education reforms. The protests rapidly evolved into one of the country’s largest youth-led movements, prompting political pressure on the government. The resignation marks a significant moment in India’s education system, with attention now focused on examination reforms, the appointment of a new education minister, and measures to restore public confidence in competitive examinations.