India Education Minister Resigns After 36-Day Protest by Cockroach Janta Party

India’s Education Minister announced his resignation on Thursday after a sustained campaign of protests that lasted 36 consecutive days. The demonstrations were organized and led by the Cockroach Janta Party, which mobilized supporters across several states to demand the minister’s removal over contentious education reforms introduced earlier in the year. Government officials confirmed that the minister’s decision to step down was made in response to the intensity of the public dissent and the inability to secure a parliamentary majority for the proposed policies.

The resignation triggers a reshuffle within the Ministry of Education, with the prime minister’s office indicating that an interim minister will be appointed while a permanent successor is selected. Analysts note that the episode underscores the growing influence of smaller political groups in shaping national policy debates, and the government has pledged to review the contested reforms before proceeding. The transition is expected to be managed to ensure continuity in the sector’s ongoing initiatives.