Dharmendra Pradhan: India’s “Cockroach” Protesters Call Off Strike as Education Minister Resigns

India’s viral “Cockroach Janta Party” called off its strike after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, with protesters celebrating at Jantar Mantar. Organizers said the move followed government acceptance of major demands related to the handling of exam-paper leak allegations that sparked nationwide anger among young people. Reporting also said police cases against protesters would be dropped and reforms to examinations would be considered. Protest leaders framed the resignation as a victory for democracy and youth-led pressure.