Rajasthan SET 2026: Students boycott exam in Jaipur over delayed papers
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India's youth-led Cockroach movement protested over exam paper leaks, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Pradhan announced his resignation on July 23, and the movement ended its protests following government talks.
Sonam Wangchuk, an education activist, ended his 26-day hunger strike after negotiations, citing prevention of potential violence. Prime Minister Modi announced tougher measures against examination paper leaks, a key demand of youth-led protesters.
Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on July 25 after 36 days of continuous protests by the Cockroach Janta Party demanding accountability for exam paper leaks and irregularities. The protests, representing the most visible public anger against PM Modi's government in recent years, have now been called off.