India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has stepped down following sustained youth-led demonstrations demanding accountability over widespread examination irregularities. The 'Cockroach' protests, which gained significant momentum across the country, highlighted systemic failures in exam administration and security breaches. Pradhan's resignation marks a significant political victory for student activists who mobilized against corrupt practices in the education sector, delivering a notable challenge to Prime Minister Modi's administration.

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