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India's 'cockroach' protest called off after education minister quits

BBC News·July 25, 2026
India's 'cockroach' protest called off after education minister quits

India's "cockroach" protest has been called off after the country's education minister resigned. The protest, led by the CJP, was a visible display of public discontent with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. The CJP protest had been the most prominent expression of public anger against the government in recent years. The minister's resignation appears to have addressed the protesters' concerns, leading to the cancellation of the demonstration.

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