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Indian minister steps down over exam scandal

NEW ⁠DELHI - Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday, handing a major victory to youth protesters nationwide who had demanded that he quit to take responsibility for examination paper leaks.

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NEET row: PM Modi must apologise, Dharmendra Pradhan has to be sacked, says Rahul Gandhi

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday demanded the removal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy and sought an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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CJP claims UP Police raided home of Mohd Junaid, who was serving food and water at Jantar Mantar, detained his family members

The Cockroach Janata Party claimed Uttar Pradesh police harassed their volunteer, Mohd Junaid. They alleged Junaid's family members were detained and their documents seized by police. Meerut Police have denied any involvement in detaining Junaid's relatives. The CJP is scheduled for a third round of talks with the government.

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CJP Protest Live: Dharmendra Pradhan resigns amid call for nationwide candle march

CJP Protest Jantar Mantar: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid ongoing Cockroach Janta Party protests. The government agreed in principle to compensation and withdrawal of FIRs against protesters. Talks are continuing regarding the demand for Pradhan's resignation. Security has been intensified across Delhi, and metro stations remain shut. The…

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British completely changed our mindset, made us believe our traditions were wrong: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

"The history of a thousand years is unknown. Based on a few great men, that entire tradition was rebuilt... After that, a series of invasions began. Because of this, we had to accept many things that were not part of our tradition, not in our thinking," Bhagwat said.

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‘Nobody asked us to’: Meet the silent engine of the Jantar Mantar protest

Despite the police action on July 20, protestors returned to Jantar Mantar to continue demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. There is still a crowd of nearly 10,000 to 15,000 people at the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest.

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CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke diagnosed with typhoid, vows protests against Dharmendra Pradhan will continue

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has been diagnosed with typhoid but vowed protests will continue. Nationwide demonstrations demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation will persist. Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike after receiving government assurances. The CJP seeks a written commitment and a neutral venue for discussions. They maintain…

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Bihar Bandh today, July 25: Why AISA has called a statewide protest, who is leading it and how commuters may be affected

Bihar Bandh news: A Bihar bandh has been called today by AISA and student groups over education reforms and the resignation of the Union Education Minister. Heavy security is in place across the state, including capital Patna, with some student leaders detained. Commuters should expect potential disruptions and traffic diversions…

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The real reason why Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day fast

Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike after receiving written assurances from the Centre. He feared a crackdown and wanted to prevent violence against protesters and students. Wangchuk emphasized his primary goal was protecting students from legal consequences and violence. Union ministers met him and agreed to consider compensation and…

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‘I will die for this cause’: how India’s cockroach meme became the biggest challenge to Modi’s grip on power

Prime minister’s propaganda machine falters as fiercely secular youth protests reclaim nationalism

The Guardian - UK

Indian Cockroach activist ends hunger strike after 26 days as protests spread

Sonam Wangchuk secures ‘hard bargain’ with Delhi but talks between government and movement leaders stall

The Guardian - UK

NEET paper leak: Left students' outfits clash with security forces, police use batons

The protestors blocked the Dorina Crossing area in the Esplanade area, hurled footwear and water bottles at the men in uniform. The police were seen having a tough time in trying to remove the agitators from the intersection of vital thoroughfares on a working day.

The Economic Times

Shiv Sena (UBT) leads massive protest in Mumbai to press for Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Thousands of Shiv Sena (UBT) supporters gathered in Mumbai demanding the Education Minister's resignation. Protesters held tricolors and placards during the 'Tiranga Morcha' at Shivaji Park. Leaders stated the government has lathis, but protesters possess national flags. The agitation occurred amid ongoing national protests concerning exam irregularities and paper leaks.…

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Parents, labourers and even Modi voters: Support for India’s ‘cockroach’ protest keeps growing

ON THE GROUND: As thousands of protesters gather night after night demanding accountability for exam paper leaks, Namita Singh is in Delhi finding out what’s motivating people from all walks of life to take to the streets

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CJP to launch website to identify cops involved in July 20 crackdown on students, seek legal action

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) announced it will launch a website to collect photos and videos of the July 20 ‘Sansad Chalo’ crackdown to identify police personnel and pursue FIRs and legal action against them. The party also reiterated its demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation during talks with…

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Congress slams Modi government over DU, JNU 'warning' students to stay away from Jantar Mantar

Delhi and Jawaharlal Nehru Universities warned students to avoid Jantar Mantar protests. Congress criticized the government, accusing it of using universities for propaganda. Rahul Gandhi questioned Delhi University's threat to students exercising democratic rights. Students are protesting the NEET paper leak and demanding the education minister's resignation. The universities cited…

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Women mistreated at CJP protest: 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' slogan hollow, says Shobha Oza slamming BJP

Congress leader Shobha Oza criticized the BJP's 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' slogan. She alleged brutal acts and verbal abuse against female students during protests. Oza stated police brutality crossed all limits during the student demonstrations. She demanded action against police officers and the resignation of the Education Minister. The Congress…

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How J P Nadda played a critical role in bridging gap between Centre, Sonam Wangchuk and CJP

Union Health Minister J P Nadda led government negotiations concerning the NEET paper leak protest. He engaged in multiple talks with activist Sonam Wangchuk, who ended his hunger strike. The government assured protesters that peaceful demonstrators would not face legal action. This assurance followed discussions on the protesters' broader demands,…

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Rajya Sabha washout continues for 5th day; adjourned till Monday amid NEET paper leak row

Rajya Sabha experienced disruptions during the Monsoon Session's first week. Opposition members protested the NEET paper leak issue and demanded the Education Minister's resignation. The House introduced a bill to criminalize insulting the national song Vande Mataram. Proceedings were repeatedly adjourned due to continued uproar and sloganeering. The Upper House…

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Rahul Gandhi shows pellet gun injuries of protester to slam govt, says 'stop assaulting our students'

Rahul Gandhi called for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's removal and PM Modi's apology. He presented a student allegedly injured by pellet guns during a protest. The student's eye was damaged, impacting his vision and future police career. Delhi Police denied using pellet guns against protesters on that day. The incident…

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Dharmendra Pradhan resignation demand: CJP says govt seeks time till Saturday afternoon

The Centre requested time until Saturday afternoon to respond to resignation demands. Leaders of the Cockroach Janata Party met with government officials on Friday. They discussed compensation for families and withdrawal of cases against students. The government expressed in-principle approval for these two key demands. The agitation will continue until…

The Economic Times

LS adjourned till Monday; Govt says not holding debate on NEET will send wrong message

In a striking development, Lok Sabha proceedings faced interruptions for five straight days as Opposition members demanded the resignation of the Education Minister following the NEET paper leak controversy. The government sought a debate on the issues, arguing that avoiding discussions conveys a poor message. Prime Minister Modi pledged to…

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Modi replaces TV anchors with a reel but the crisis isn’t scrolling away

“Here comes PM Modi’s video! This is BIG!” tweeted Sudhir Chaudhary.

The Economic Times

Not holding NEET debate will send wrong message to country: Rijiju in LS

Parliament remained deadlocked over the NEET paper leak issue on Friday as Union Minister Kiren Rijiju urged the Opposition to allow a debate in the Lok Sabha without preconditions, citing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's assurance of a law against paper leaks and fast-track courts. However, the Congress and other opposition…

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DU's Aditi Mahavidyalaya asks students to stay away from protests, Shyam Lal College backs Pradhan

Delhi University colleges are advising students to avoid disruptive activities and focus on studies. Aditi Mahavidyalaya and Shyam Lal College have backed Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Protesters led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demand accountability for the NEET paper leak. The CJP has called for nationwide peaceful protests…

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