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A major political development unfolds as Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns after weeks of nationwide protests over the alleged NEET paper leak controversy. The resignation came after sustained demonstrations led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), student groups, and opposition parties, who had made the education minister's removal from the Union Cabinet their central demand. Live visuals from Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, show celebrations among protesters following the announcement. The movement, which began with demonstrations in Delhi, gained momentum as student support increased and demands for accountability and examination reforms grew stronger.

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Founded as a satirical social media page by Abhijeet Dipke in response to a judicial remark, the Cockroach Janta Party became the face of student-led protests over competitive exam paper leaks, eventually leading to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.

A major political development unfolds in New Delhi as Sonam Wangchuk reacts to the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, calling it a victory of democracy, peace, patience, and perseverance. In his statement, Wangchuk congratulated the CJP movement and Gen Z protesters, saying citizens across the country overcame fear and raised their voices for accountability and reforms. Meanwhile, celebrations continued at Jantar Mantar following the resignation announcement, with thousands of protesters gathering and raising slogans. CJP representatives said the movement is not over yet and announced further action, including a march towards the Delhi Police Headquarters over restrictions imposed during the protest.

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After Pradhan's resignation Founding President of Cockroach Janta Party, Abhijeet Dipke took a dig at Chief Justice of India Surya Kant for calling the youngsters of the country "cockroaches".

The resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has triggered major political reactions across India, with protesters at Jantar Mantar calling it a victory for their movement. According to reports from the protest site, the atmosphere changed after the announcement, with supporters celebrating and raising slogans. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke said the resignation was only the first step, while protesters continued to demand further action, including compensation for affected families and reforms in India's examination system.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned, triggering celebrations at the protest site in Delhi. Protesters described the resignation as the fulfillment of their key demand and called it a major victory for the movement. With the resignation now complete, attention is expected to shift towards broader reforms in India’s examination system, accountability measures, and the appointment of a new Education Minister.

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has called for stronger and better-equipped armed forces ahead of the presidential election scheduled for October this year. During his visit to the Avibras aerospace facility in São Paulo, President Lula highlighted the importance of developing homegrown defense capabilities and ensuring Brazil's military remains prepared, trained, and adequately staffed. The Brazilian defense company, known for producing missiles, rockets, and aerospace technology, has resumed operations after facing financial difficulties and worker strikes.

Fresh clashes erupted at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar as protesters allegedly pelted stones at police, prompting the Rapid Action Force to fire tear gas shells. An ACP-rank officer sustained a head injury during the confrontation. The escalation came hours before another round of talks between the Centre and protest leaders, with demands for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan still at the center of the standoff. The situation remained tense as medical volunteers assisted people affected by tear gas, while officials tried to identify those responsible for the violence. The protest had largely stayed peaceful earlier, but the latest clash has raised fresh concerns ahead of the scheduled meeting.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has called for stronger and better-equipped armed forces ahead of the presidential election scheduled for October this year. During his visit to the Avibras aerospace facility in São Paulo, President Lula highlighted the importance of developing homegrown defense capabilities and ensuring Brazil's military remains prepared, trained, and adequately staffed. The Brazilian defense company, known for producing missiles, rockets, and aerospace technology, has resumed operations after facing financial difficulties and worker strikes.

Fresh clashes erupted at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar as protesters allegedly pelted stones at police, prompting the Rapid Action Force to fire tear gas shells. An ACP-rank officer sustained a head injury during the confrontation. The escalation came hours before another round of talks between the Centre and protest leaders, with demands for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan still at the center of the standoff. The situation remained tense as medical volunteers assisted people affected by tear gas, while officials tried to identify those responsible for the violence. The protest had largely stayed peaceful earlier, but the latest clash has raised fresh concerns ahead of the scheduled meeting.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk welcomed Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, congratulated the CJP and Gen Z, and called for greater accountability and reforms.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from his post on Saturday, promoting reactions from across the country. Several members of the film fraternity also reacted to the news.