India’s education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, resigned on Saturday after weeks of nationwide protests led by the 'Cockroach' movement.The demonstrations began over allegations of leaks in competitive entrance exams and irregularities in the education system but expanded to demand government accountability, unemployment solutions, and economic opportunities.Protesters, including students, professionals, and activists, staged rallies across India, with thousands camping in New Delhi for over a month.Pradhan’s resignation marked a significant concession by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to public dissent.

While the movement celebrated the outcome, leaders emphasized continued demands for compensation for families of suicide victims linked to exam leaks and action against police officers accused of excessive force.

The protests have become a persistent challenge for Modi’s administration, with tensions escalating after police used tear gas and batons to disperse demonstrators.Despite government measures like fast-track courts for exam leak cases, protesters argued these did not address systemic accountability issues.