India's Minister of Education has resigned following a leak of exam…

India's Minister of Education has resigned following a leak of exam materials and protests.

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Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as India's Education Minister.
The resignation occurred amid widespread student protests in India.
The protests were triggered by the leak of exam materials for NEET-UG, the national entrance test for medical colleges.
The government annulled the results of the first NEET-UG exam due to the leak.
A second exam was scheduled after the initial one on May 3, 2026.
Police used force to disperse protests, resulting in injuries and hospitalizations.

The protest movement 'Cockroach Party' was launched as a satirical internet campaign that evolved into a large-scale youth movement mobilizing millions of young Indians. — fontanka
This is the first time in 12 years of BJP rule that a minister has resigned due to public pressure. — meduza
Pradhan stated his resignation was aimed at preventing anti-national forces from exploiting the situation at Jantar Mantar and across India, emphasizing national unity and protecting students' futures. — vesti
The protests were nicknamed 'Cockroach Protests' due to a statement by the Chief Justice of India comparing unemployed youth to insects. — kommerant
At least one suicide occurred after the exam results, and several protesters were hospitalized following police crackdowns. — kommerant