Hundreds of supporters of India's youth-led Cockroach movement have gathered in New Delhi to march towards Parliament, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

The protest, which emerged after Supreme Court Chief Justice Dipak Misra's controversial remark comparing unemployed youth to 'cockroaches', has gained momentum due to widespread anger over leaked exam papers for medical colleges and government jobs.

Protesters, including members of several student groups, have been camping at Jantar Mantar for a month, with hunger striker Sonam Wangchuk leading calls for systemic reforms and compensation for families of students who died by suicide following paper leaks.

Delhi Police denied permission for the march, citing security concerns during the monsoon session, while critics argue the protests represent a rare public challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist government.The movement has attracted millions on social media, blending satire with demands for educational accountability and political change.