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India’s ‘Cockroach’ movement halts protests after minister quits

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Key points

  • India’s education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, has resigned after weeks of nationwide student protests over examination paper leaks.
  • The movement identified Pradhan’s departure as a key demand, according to the report.
  • The student-led ‘Cockroach’ movement has halted its protests following Pradhan’s resignation.

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Initial report

India’s education minister resigns after weeks of ‘Cockroach’ protests.

Latest development

The student movement halted its protests after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, meeting a key demand.

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