This week, another Education Minister resigned apart from Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. This was far from Indian subcontinent where students took to streets to demand Pradhan's resignation for paper leak of country's most important medical entrance examination. Though Pradhan finally caved into the demands by the students on Jul 25, his story of leaving the portfolio is being compared to the education minister in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Yvette Berry.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/was-cjp-not-controlling-the-protest-what-spokesperson-ashutosh-ranka-told-wion-after-pradhan-s-resignation-1784988293331">Was CJP not controlling the protest? What spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka told WION after Pradhan's resignation</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cms.thewire.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-23-at-4.25.11-PM-1200x600.png" alt="In Australia, an Education Minister Resigns After Corruption by Staff Comes to the Fore"></figure><h2>Why did the Australian politician resign?</h2>Berry resigned from cabinet after an Integrity Commission made “serious corrupt conduct” findings against two senior public servants in her portfolio. What made her story worth quoting is the fact that Berry resigned despite that commission having cleared her of any involvement in the case. According to an ABC report, the corruption involves public officials illegally tampering with an $18.2 million school contract to favour a real estate company, Landlease.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-space-for-violence-what-cjp-s-ashutosh-ranka-told-wion-about-attack-on-journalists-at-jantar-mantar-protest-1784986276489">'No space for violence': What CJP's Ashutosh Ranka told WION about attack on journalists at Jantar Mantar protest</a>&nbsp;“The Commission found that former Education Directorate director-general Katy Haire and Ms Berry’s former chief of staff Joshua Ceramidas dishonestly created a “back door” for Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) interests to influence the procurement. Two tender evaluation teams had recommended construction company Manteena as the preferred contractor, but the $18.2 million contract was ultimately awarded to real estate company Lendlease instead,” reported&nbsp;Canberra Daily.&nbsp;&nbsp;Berry was a big name in ACT's politics and is even considered a successor to incumbent CM. She has been the longest serving deputy chief minister in the ACT’s history, since 2016.

ACT Education Minister Yvette Berry resigned after an Integrity Commission found serious corrupt conduct by two senior public servants in her portfolio, despite clearing her of wrongdoing. Her resignation contrasts with India, where students demanded Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation.

This week, another Education Minister resigned apart from Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. This was far from Indian subcontinent where students took to streets to demand Pradhan's resignation for paper leak of country's most important medical entrance examination. Though Pradhan finally caved into the demands by the students on Jul 25, his story of leaving the portfolio is being compared to the education minister in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Yvette Berry. Also Read: Was CJP not controlling the protest? What spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka told WION after Pradhan's resignation Why did the Australian politician resign? Berry resigned from cabinet after an Integrity Commission made “serious corrupt conduct” findings against two senior public servants in her portfolio. What made her story worth quoting is the fact that Berry resigned despite that commission having cleared her of any involvement in the case. According to an ABC report, the corruption involves public officials illegally tampering with an $18.2 million school contract to favour a real estate company, Landlease. Also Read: 'No space for violence': What CJP's Ashutosh Ranka told WION about attack on journalists at Jantar Mantar protest “The Commission found that former Education Directorate director-general Katy Haire and Ms Berry’s former chief of staff Joshua Ceramidas dishonestly created a “back door” for Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) interests to influence the procurement. Two tender evaluation teams had recommended construction company Manteena as the preferred contractor, but the $18.2 million contract was ultimately awarded to real estate company Lendlease instead,” reported Canberra Daily. Berry was a big name in ACT's politics and is even considered a successor to incumbent CM. She has been the longest serving deputy chief minister in the ACT’s history, since 2016.

ACT Education Minister Yvette Berry resigned after an Integrity Commission found serious corrupt conduct by two senior public servants in her portfolio, despite clearing her of wrongdoing. Her resignation contrasts with India, where students demanded Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation.

Another education minister resigned amid corruption row before Dharmendra Pradhan — but not in India

Following Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who became the face of the protests after a 26-day hunger strike, hailed the development as a "victory of democracy".&nbsp;Wangchuk congratulated the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which spearheaded the movement, as well as the country's Gen Z.&nbsp;In a post on X, Wangchuk described Pradhan's resignation as "direct democracy, straight from the streets" and a victory of "peace, patience and perseverance".&nbsp;"Congratulations, CJP, Gen Z of the nation, and thank you to all citizens for shedding fear and the fear of fear and rising up from every corner of the nation.&nbsp;"From accountability, now to reforms," he wrote on X.&nbsp;Gitanjali J Angmo, Wangchuk's wife, also hailed Gen Z following Pradhan's resignation."If anyone has shown what it means for India to be a Vishwaguru, it is our Gen Z. They have lived Sanatan Dharma, not preached it. Courage without hate. Strength without violence. Patriotism without blind obedience," she said.&nbsp;However, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke announced the victory from the protest stage at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Saturday, just minutes after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced his resignation. Dipke did not mention activist Sonam Wangchuk while addressing the protesters.&nbsp;Wangchuk began his hunger strike on June 28 in support of the CJP's protest at Jantar Mantar. He ended the 26-day hunger strike on July 24 in the presence of Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh after the government agreed to three of his demands — no legal action against peaceful protesters, a parliamentary discussion on the examination system and compensation for families of suicide victims.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-satirical-page-to-pradhan-s-resignation-the-cockroach-janta-party-timeline-1784976044760">From satirical page to Pradhan's resignation: Cockroach Janta Party's timeline</a> His decision to end the hunger strike in the presence of Union ministers drew criticism from some who accused him of compromising with the government and weakening the movement.&nbsp;Wangchuk responded to the allegations in a video message on Friday, hitting back at critics who questioned his decision to end his 26-day hunger strike in support of students protesting over the alleged NEET paper leak.&nbsp;In the video message shared on social media, Wangchuk questioned why his commitment to the cause required a "character certificate".&nbsp;"After 26 days of fasting for the sake of students, losing 11 kilograms of body weight in which I have also lost muscle mass and my organs and brain reached the verge of irreversible damage, and doing all this in the scorching heat of Delhi after coming from the bitter cold of Ladakh, do I have to seek a character certificate from anyone about how sacred my fast was, about whose hands I broke it at, or whether I made a deal or not?... Shame on a country that produces such minds, from which such vile thoughts spring. I don't blame anyone because most of you lack knowledge of what circumstances I have been through, what my family has been through in the past week or two," he said in the video.

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

Following Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who became the face of the protests after a 26-day hunger strike, hailed the development as a "victory of democracy". Wangchuk congratulated the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which spearheaded the movement, as well as the country's Gen Z. In a post on X, Wangchuk described Pradhan's resignation as "direct democracy, straight from the streets" and a victory of "peace, patience and perseverance". "Congratulations, CJP, Gen Z of the nation, and thank you to all citizens for shedding fear and the fear of fear and rising up from every corner of the nation. "From accountability, now to reforms," he wrote on X. Gitanjali J Angmo, Wangchuk's wife, also hailed Gen Z following Pradhan's resignation. "If anyone has shown what it means for India to be a Vishwaguru, it is our Gen Z. They have lived Sanatan Dharma, not preached it. Courage without hate. Strength without violence. Patriotism without blind obedience," she said. However, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke announced the victory from the protest stage at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Saturday, just minutes after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced his resignation. Dipke did not mention activist Sonam Wangchuk while addressing the protesters. Wangchuk began his hunger strike on June 28 in support of the CJP's protest at Jantar Mantar. He ended the 26-day hunger strike on July 24 in the presence of Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh after the government agreed to three of his demands — no legal action against peaceful protesters, a parliamentary discussion on the examination system and compensation for families of suicide victims. Also Read: From satirical page to Pradhan's resignation: Cockroach Janta Party's timeline His decision to end the hunger strike in the presence of Union ministers drew criticism from some who accused him of compromising with the government and weakening the movement. Wangchuk responded to the allegations in a video message on Friday, hitting back at critics who questioned his decision to end his 26-day hunger strike in support of students protesting over the alleged NEET paper leak. In the video message shared on social media, Wangchuk questioned why his commitment to the cause required a "character certificate". "After 26 days of fasting for the sake of students, losing 11 kilograms of body weight in which I have also lost muscle mass and my organs and brain reached the verge of irreversible damage, and doing all this in the scorching heat of Delhi after coming from the bitter cold of Ladakh, do I have to seek a character certificate from anyone about how sacred my fast was, about whose hands I broke it at, or whether I made a deal or not?... Shame on a country that produces such minds, from which such vile thoughts spring. I don't blame anyone because most of you lack knowledge of what circumstances I have been through, what my family has been through in the past week or two," he said in the video.

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

'Direct democracy, straight from streets': Sonam Wangchuk hails Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday (July 21) accused Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha of "exploiting students as political tools to manufacture disruption during the Monsoon Session of Parliament." He slammed Rahul for disregarding established security protocols and demonstrating outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence.&nbsp;"LoP Shri @RahulGandhi and @INCIndia continue to shamelessly exploit students as political tools to manufacture disruption during the Monsoon Session of Parliament," wrote Pradhan on X.&nbsp;"Shri @RahulGandhi and @INCIndia chose to stage a dharna outside the Hon'ble Prime Minister's residence, causing inconvenience to the public and disregarding established security protocols," he added.&nbsp;He further said that the government was ready for a comprehensive discussion but the Congress did not prefer democratic debate as their "objective was never solutions for students."&nbsp;"Even after Government conveyed its readiness for a comprehensive discussion, the Congress chose political spectacle over democratic debate. Their objective was never solutions for students, it was disruption for political headlines," wrote Pradhan.&nbsp;<h2>Rahul Gandhi, Congress leaders arrested, later released</h2>&nbsp;Congress MPs including Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and KC Venugopal early Tuesday held protests outside PM Modi's residence at &nbsp;Lok Kalyan Marg, demanding his resignation.&nbsp;They were forcibly removed by the police from the spot and taken into custody and later released.Police took Rahul Gandhi to Chhatrasal Stadium along with other senior Congress leaders and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav.&nbsp;Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was taken to Mandir Marg police station, where senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi visited to show solidarity with the protesters.&nbsp;After his release, the Wayanad MP defended the Congress's decision to hold a sit-in outside the Prime Minister's residence, saying, "we have reached a place where the government never expected" because the government does not allow discussion in Parliament.&nbsp;“When we want to hold a sit-in protest to raise our voice against injustice, permission for that is not granted,” she added.

Pradhan said that the government was ready for a comprehensive discussion but the Congress did not prefer democratic debate as their "objective was never solutions for students."

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday (July 21) accused Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha of "exploiting students as political tools to manufacture disruption during the Monsoon Session of Parliament." He slammed Rahul for disregarding established security protocols and demonstrating outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence. "LoP Shri @RahulGandhi and @INCIndia continue to shamelessly exploit students as political tools to manufacture disruption during the Monsoon Session of Parliament," wrote Pradhan on X. "Shri @RahulGandhi and @INCIndia chose to stage a dharna outside the Hon'ble Prime Minister's residence, causing inconvenience to the public and disregarding established security protocols," he added. He further said that the government was ready for a comprehensive discussion but the Congress did not prefer democratic debate as their "objective was never solutions for students." "Even after Government conveyed its readiness for a comprehensive discussion, the Congress chose political spectacle over democratic debate. Their objective was never solutions for students, it was disruption for political headlines," wrote Pradhan. Rahul Gandhi, Congress leaders arrested, later released Congress MPs including Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and KC Venugopal early Tuesday held protests outside PM Modi's residence at Lok Kalyan Marg, demanding his resignation. They were forcibly removed by the police from the spot and taken into custody and later released. Police took Rahul Gandhi to Chhatrasal Stadium along with other senior Congress leaders and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was taken to Mandir Marg police station, where senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi visited to show solidarity with the protesters. After his release, the Wayanad MP defended the Congress's decision to hold a sit-in outside the Prime Minister's residence, saying, "we have reached a place where the government never expected" because the government does not allow discussion in Parliament. “When we want to hold a sit-in protest to raise our voice against injustice, permission for that is not granted,” she added.

Pradhan said that the government was ready for a comprehensive discussion but the Congress did not prefer democratic debate as their "objective was never solutions for students."

'Rahul Gandhi, Congress shamelessly exploiting students as political tool': Dharmendra Pradhan on protests

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has asked supporters of the satirical movement to come to Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Saturday (Jun 20) armed with plates and spoons rather than placards alone. This comes as the organisation ramps up its campaign over alleged examination irregularities, including the NEET paper leak controversy.Ahead of the protest, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke released a video message asking participants to bring a "thali" and a "chamach" to the demonstration. "All the cockroaches joining tomorrow's protest at Jantar Mantar should carry a thali and a chamach with you. You know the rest of the story," Dipke said in a video shared on social media.

Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/neet-2026-re-exam-nta-conducts-nationwide-mock-drills-what-new-safeguards-have-been-introduced-and-will-they-restore-students-trust-wion-decodes-1781930591535">NEET 2026 re-exam: NTA conducts nationwide mock drills, highlights new safeguards. Can it restore students' trust? | WION Decodes</a><h2>Why 'thali' and 'chamach'?</h2>The symbolism appears to be a direct reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020, when citizens were urged to clap and bang utensils on balconies and terraces to express gratitude to frontline workers.The planned gathering, scheduled for 1 pm, will be the group's second major protest at Jantar Mantar after its June 6 demonstration. According to the organisation, Delhi Police has granted permission for the event.

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The Cockroach Janta Party, which emerged from online youth activism and political satire, has increasingly focused its campaign on examination-related controversies. The group is demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, arguing that accountability is needed following allegations of paper leaks and irregularities in competitive examinations.In recent weeks, the movement has organised protests in several cities, including Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Lucknow and Amritsar.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rss-leader-sunil-ambekar-weighs-in-on-viral-cockroach-janta-party-says-gen-z-has-tremendous-faith-in-india-1780133856392">RSS leader Sunil Ambekar weighs in on viral Cockroach Janta Party, claims Gen Z has 'tremendous faith' in India</a><h2>Cockroach Janta Party appeals to PM Modi</h2>Ahead of Saturday's protest, Dipke also addressed a public appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking financial assistance for families of students who allegedly died by suicide amid ongoing examination controversies.In a letter, Dipke said that multiple student deaths had occurred in recent weeks and argued that uncertainty surrounding examinations and possible re-tests had contributed to growing anxiety among candidates and their families.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/from-compensation-to-age-relaxation-cockroach-janata-party-reveals-5-new-demands-at-pune-protest-details-1781230600749">From compensation to age relaxation: Cockroach Janata Party reveals 5 new demands at Pune protest | Details</a>"I am writing to you today with a heavy heart, to bring your urgent attention to an escalating crisis that threatens the very future of our nation, the lives and mental well-being of our young students," he wrote.The activist further urged the Centre to provide compensation of ₹1 crore to affected families and reiterated his demand for the education minister's removal."The Cockroach Janta Party has been demanding the resignation of the education minister for the past month and has been protesting across the country for our demands. All that we students want is to see some accountability for the loss of lives," Dipke said.

Cockroach Janta Party has given its upcoming Delhi protest a symbolic twist, urging supporters to carry ‘thalis’ and ‘chamach’ instead of relying solely on placards. The call comes as the group expands its campaign over NEET-related controversies and seeks education minister's resignation.

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has asked supporters of the satirical movement to come to Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Saturday (Jun 20) armed with plates and spoons rather than placards alone. This comes as the organisation ramps up its campaign over alleged examination irregularities, including the NEET paper leak controversy. Ahead of the protest, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke released a video message asking participants to bring a "thali" and a "chamach" to the demonstration. "All the cockroaches joining tomorrow's protest at Jantar Mantar should carry a thali and a chamach with you. You know the rest of the story," Dipke said in a video shared on social media.

Cockroach Janta Party has given its upcoming Delhi protest a symbolic twist, urging supporters to carry ‘thalis’ and ‘chamach’ instead of relying solely on placards. The call comes as the group expands its campaign over NEET-related controversies and seeks education minister's resignation.

Cockroach Janta Party heads to Jantar Mantar again; Dipke asks supporters to bring 'thali' and 'chamach'. Here's why

China has carried out the most dramatic restructuring of its higher education system in a generation. Between 2021 and 2025, Chinese universities revoked or suspended 12,200 undergraduate degree programmes — more than 30 per cent of the country's total, while simultaneously launching 10,200 new ones. The programmes being cleared out are in the humanities, arts, foreign languages, human resources and management. What is being built in their place is an AI-first curriculum aligned entirely with Beijing's ambitions to dominate the industries of the future.&nbsp;The Courses That Did Not Survive&nbsp;The subjects on the chopping block tell a clear story. Public administration, accounting, HR management, international economics, editing and advertising, these are fields that produced millions of graduates annually but are now being treated as redundant in an economy where AI handles hiring screens, financial reconciliations, content moderation and customer service. Foreign language departments, long a prestige staple of Chinese universities, are being wound down as large language models increasingly outperform human translators. Of the roles that Chinese graduates have historically targeted, programming, accounting, editing, and sales, all have seen sharp declines in job postings since 2018, with AI tools eating into demand faster than the labour market can adjust.&nbsp;What Is Replacing Them&nbsp;The incoming programmes are tightly anchored to Beijing's industrial policy. Universities are launching majors in semiconductor design, robotics engineering, AI systems integration and a fast-emerging field called embodied intelligence — the science of embedding advanced AI into physical machines and humanoid robots so they can operate in the real world. Nine universities have already added formal degree programmes in embodied intelligence, a subject that barely existed as an academic discipline five years ago. The shift is not just about teaching students to use AI tools, it is about training an entire generation to build, deploy and iterate on the systems that will power China's next industrial base.&nbsp;The Jobs Crisis Driving The Overhaul&nbsp;Beijing's decision is not purely ideological, it is a response to a jobs emergency. Youth unemployment in China has hovered between 15 and 19 per cent for the 16-24 age group, and more than 12.7 million students were set to graduate in 2026 alone. The old model, expand university enrolment broadly across all disciplines and trust the economy to absorb graduates, stopped working years ago. Millions of degree holders have been unable to find work that matches their qualifications, fuelling public frustration and a cultural backlash against traditional education. The government is now responding by forcibly aligning what universities teach with what the economy actually needs, regardless of which departments resist.&nbsp;A Signal To The World&nbsp;China's move carries implications well beyond its own borders. The country is essentially running a live experiment in centrally directed curriculum design at national scale, stripping out fields it has decided AI will render redundant and doubling down on fields where it believes human-AI collaboration will remain essential. Whether this produces the skilled AI workforce Beijing is betting on, or simply trades one kind of graduate unemployment for another, will become visible within the next five years. For countries like India, where HR, MBA and accounting degrees remain among the most enrolled programmes, the Chinese overhaul is an early, unavoidable question: how long before the same reckoning arrives?

China has scrapped over 12,000 university degree programmes in arts, HR, and accounting and replaced them with AI, robotics and embodied intelligence courses in its most radical education overhaul in decades.

China has carried out the most dramatic restructuring of its higher education system in a generation. Between 2021 and 2025, Chinese universities revoked or suspended 12,200 undergraduate degree programmes — more than 30 per cent of the country's total, while simultaneously launching 10,200 new ones. The programmes being cleared out are in the humanities, arts, foreign languages, human resources and management. What is being built in their place is an AI-first curriculum aligned entirely with Beijing's ambitions to dominate the industries of the future. The Courses That Did Not Survive The subjects on the chopping block tell a clear story. Public administration, accounting, HR management, international economics, editing and advertising, these are fields that produced millions of graduates annually but are now being treated as redundant in an economy where AI handles hiring screens, financial reconciliations, content moderation and customer service. Foreign language departments, long a prestige staple of Chinese universities, are being wound down as large language models increasingly outperform human translators. Of the roles that Chinese graduates have historically targeted, programming, accounting, editing, and sales, all have seen sharp declines in job postings since 2018, with AI tools eating into demand faster than the labour market can adjust. What Is Replacing Them The incoming programmes are tightly anchored to Beijing's industrial policy. Universities are launching majors in semiconductor design, robotics engineering, AI systems integration and a fast-emerging field called embodied intelligence — the science of embedding advanced AI into physical machines and humanoid robots so they can operate in the real world. Nine universities have already added formal degree programmes in embodied intelligence, a subject that barely existed as an academic discipline five years ago. The shift is not just about teaching students to use AI tools, it is about training an entire generation to build, deploy and iterate on the systems that will power China's next industrial base. The Jobs Crisis Driving The Overhaul Beijing's decision is not purely ideological, it is a response to a jobs emergency. Youth unemployment in China has hovered between 15 and 19 per cent for the 16-24 age group, and more than 12.7 million students were set to graduate in 2026 alone. The old model, expand university enrolment broadly across all disciplines and trust the economy to absorb graduates, stopped working years ago. Millions of degree holders have been unable to find work that matches their qualifications, fuelling public frustration and a cultural backlash against traditional education. The government is now responding by forcibly aligning what universities teach with what the economy actually needs, regardless of which departments resist. A Signal To The World China's move carries implications well beyond its own borders. The country is essentially running a live experiment in centrally directed curriculum design at national scale, stripping out fields it has decided AI will render redundant and doubling down on fields where it believes human-AI collaboration will remain essential. Whether this produces the skilled AI workforce Beijing is betting on, or simply trades one kind of graduate unemployment for another, will become visible within the next five years. For countries like India, where HR, MBA and accounting degrees remain among the most enrolled programmes, the Chinese overhaul is an early, unavoidable question: how long before the same reckoning arrives?

In the most sweeping overhaul of its university system in decades, China has scrapped over 12,000 undergraduate degree programmes, gutting arts, HR, foreign languages and accounting and replaced them with courses in AI, robotics and embodied intelligence.&nbsp;

'HR not required': China cuts 12,000 courses in ultimate push for AI education

Abhijeet Dipke, the man behind the viral satirical movement, the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), has renewed his push for the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. In a post on social media, Dipke announced that the CJP website was back online, and said that the petition "to sack" Union Minister Pradhan was live again.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-we-can-get-you-killed-even-in-america-cockroach-janata-party-founder-shares-alarming-death-threat-messages-1779437275390">'We can get you murdered even in America': Cockroach Janta Party founder receives alarming death threats</a><h2>"Cockroaches survive everything"</h2>Days after the Cockroach Janata Party's website and social media were taken down, Dipke announced, "Cockroaches survive everything; the CJP movement will be no different." He added that the movement aims to collect one million signatures demanding the removal of Dharmendra Pradhan, accusing him of mishandling the education and examination system. "Sign up, because India’s students deserve better than an Education Minister who treats exams like a practical joke," he wrote.Already, over 580,000 people have signed the petition for the removal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.<img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260526/image-1779774655351.png"><h2>Why does the CJP want Dharmendra Pradhan sacked?</h2>The satirical protest movement, which has gained traction online in recent days, wants Pradhan sacked over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy."The education system is compromised. From the tragic loss of students who died by suicide to the millions of futures broken by a decade of paper leaks, this failure cannot go ignored. There must be consequences," reads the petition page on the CJP website.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/cockroach-janata-party-founder-reacts-to-pakistan-followers-claim-says-i-know-you-are-desperately-trying-to-1779436144996">Cockroach Janta Party founder reacts to 'Pakistan followers' claim, says ‘I know you are desperately trying to...’</a>This year's NEET UG exam was cancelled on May 12 following allegations of a coordinated paper leak. The exam, conducted on May 3 across 551 cities in India and 14 cities abroad, saw participation from over 22 lakh candidates. A reexamination is scheduled for June 21. According to reports, at least 14 NEET-linked students have committed suicide so far over the paper leak controversy.

The Cockroach Janata Party is back online and once again demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET-UG paper leak row. Abhijeet Dipke says the movement has already gathered lakhs of signatures despite takedowns, threats and hacking. Scroll down to read more.

Abhijeet Dipke, the man behind the viral satirical movement, the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), has renewed his push for the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. In a post on social media, Dipke announced that the CJP website was back online, and said that the petition "to sack" Union Minister Pradhan was live again. Also read | 'We can get you murdered even in America': Cockroach Janta Party founder receives alarming death threats "Cockroaches survive everything" Days after the Cockroach Janata Party's website and social media were taken down, Dipke announced, "Cockroaches survive everything; the CJP movement will be no different." He added that the movement aims to collect one million signatures demanding the removal of Dharmendra Pradhan, accusing him of mishandling the education and examination system. "Sign up, because India’s students deserve better than an Education Minister who treats exams like a practical joke," he wrote. Already, over 580,000 people have signed the petition for the removal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Why does the CJP want Dharmendra Pradhan sacked? The satirical protest movement, which has gained traction online in recent days, wants Pradhan sacked over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy. "The education system is compromised. From the tragic loss of students who died by suicide to the millions of futures broken by a decade of paper leaks, this failure cannot go ignored. There must be consequences," reads the petition page on the CJP website. Also read | Cockroach Janta Party founder reacts to 'Pakistan followers' claim, says ‘I know you are desperately trying to...’ This year's NEET UG exam was cancelled on May 12 following allegations of a coordinated paper leak. The exam, conducted on May 3 across 551 cities in India and 14 cities abroad, saw participation from over 22 lakh candidates. A reexamination is scheduled for June 21. According to reports, at least 14 NEET-linked students have committed suicide so far over the paper leak controversy.

The Cockroach Janata Party is back online and once again demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET-UG paper leak row. Abhijeet Dipke says the movement has already gathered lakhs of signatures despite takedowns, threats and hacking. Scroll down to read more.

'India’s students deserve better': Cockroach Janata Party revives petition targeting Edu Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday (May 15) announced that starting next year, NEET-UG examinations would be held online through Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. This comes amid a massive controversy over this year's NEET paper leak. Pradhan also confirmed that the National Testing Authority (NAT) will be holding the reexamination for NEET-UG 2026 on June 21 (Sunday). The announcement comes days after the unprecedented cancellation of the May 3 exam over a paper leak scandal that shook the credibility of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and triggered nationwide outrage among more than 22 lakh aspirants.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/neet-ug-2026-paper-leak-when-will-re-exam-be-held-education-minister-dharmendra-pradhan-chairs-high-level-meet-1778816631278">NEET-UG 2026 paper leak: When will re-exam be held? NTA announces fresh date. Check here</a><h2>Education minister confirms paper leak</h2>At a high-stakes press conference, Pradhan made a key admission that many students had feared. "Questions have gone out under the guise of guess papers," he said. That statement effectively confirmed that what initially appeared to be speculative prep material was, in fact, linked to leaked exam content. Pradhan revealed that the verification process, which started on May 8th, lasted four days before the Centre on May 12, took the decision to cancel this year's examination.<h2>June 21 re-test: What changes now</h2>Pradhan said admit cards will be issued by June 14, while students will be given one week to re-select their preferred exam city, acknowledging that many candidates may no longer be in the same locations as their original test centres.&nbsp;The exam will also be extended by 15 minutes, shifting from the earlier 2 pm to 5 pm schedule to 2 pm to 5:15 pm, allowing extra time for attendance and procedural formalities. Additionally, in a major relief measure, all previously paid fees will be refunded, and the re-exam will be conducted with zero additional fees for candidates.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/did-a-kerala-student-leak-neet-ug-paper-cbi-probes-money-trail-as-reports-suggest-students-paid-rs-2-5-lakh-for-access-1778741698669">Did a Kerala student leak NEET-UG paper? CBI probing money trail as reports suggest students paid Rs 2-5 lakh for access</a><h2>‘We will not let malpractice happen again’</h2>Pradhan repeatedly stressed that the government’s “topmost priority” is protecting deserving students and preventing education mafias from sabotaging futures. "Our topmost priority is the future of the students, and the government is sensitive towards their hard work and efforts. We will not let malpractice happen this time. The government is with you. We had to make a difficult decision in the interest of the nation. We are very sad," Pradhan said.<h2>NTA under pressure, but not scrapped</h2>Despite fierce criticism, Pradhan defended the NTA, insisting the issue was a systemic examination challenge rather than institutional collapse.

NEET-UG 2026 is officially getting a reset. After a scandal big enough to force cancellation of India’s largest medical entrance exam, the government has now announced a major structural shift: from next year, NEET goes fully online. All you need to know. 

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday (May 15) announced that starting next year, NEET-UG examinations would be held online through Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. This comes amid a massive controversy over this year's NEET paper leak. Pradhan also confirmed that the National Testing Authority (NAT) will be holding the reexamination for NEET-UG 2026 on June 21 (Sunday). The announcement comes days after the unprecedented cancellation of the May 3 exam over a paper leak scandal that shook the credibility of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and triggered nationwide outrage among more than 22 lakh aspirants. Also read | NEET-UG 2026 paper leak: When will re-exam be held? NTA announces fresh date. Check here Education minister confirms paper leak At a high-stakes press conference, Pradhan made a key admission that many students had feared. "Questions have gone out under the guise of guess papers," he said. That statement effectively confirmed that what initially appeared to be speculative prep material was, in fact, linked to leaked exam content. Pradhan revealed that the verification process, which started on May 8th, lasted four days before the Centre on May 12, took the decision to cancel this year's examination. June 21 re-test: What changes now Pradhan said admit cards will be issued by June 14, while students will be given one week to re-select their preferred exam city, acknowledging that many candidates may no longer be in the same locations as their original test centres. The exam will also be extended by 15 minutes, shifting from the earlier 2 pm to 5 pm schedule to 2 pm to 5:15 pm, allowing extra time for attendance and procedural formalities. Additionally, in a major relief measure, all previously paid fees will be refunded, and the re-exam will be conducted with zero additional fees for candidates. Also read | Did a Kerala student leak NEET-UG paper? CBI probing money trail as reports suggest students paid Rs 2-5 lakh for access ‘We will not let malpractice happen again’ Pradhan repeatedly stressed that the government’s “topmost priority” is protecting deserving students and preventing education mafias from sabotaging futures. "Our topmost priority is the future of the students, and the government is sensitive towards their hard work and efforts. We will not let malpractice happen this time. The government is with you. We had to make a difficult decision in the interest of the nation. We are very sad," Pradhan said. NTA under pressure, but not scrapped Despite fierce criticism, Pradhan defended the NTA, insisting the issue was a systemic examination challenge rather than institutional collapse.

NEET-UG 2026 is officially getting a reset. After a scandal big enough to force cancellation of India’s largest medical entrance exam, the government has now announced a major structural shift: from next year, NEET goes fully online. All you need to know.&nbsp;

NEET-UG exam to be fully online from next year: Dharmendra Pradhan admits ‘guess paper’ leak, unveils major overhaul

As Indian educational institutions expand overseas, Thursday (September 11)&nbsp;saw the opening of&nbsp; IIM Ahmedabad (IIMA) campus in Dubai. Jointly inaugurated&nbsp;by Dubai crown prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and India's education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, this is the first-ever overseas campus of the IIM Ahmedabad (IIMA).&nbsp;The Indian education minister said, “We have to internationalise education system in India. India is a vibrant economy today. Our fundamentals are very positive.” The opening of the&nbsp;management institute comes two years after IIT Delhi opened its campus in Abu Dhabi. Five private Indian&nbsp;educational institutions have opened campuses in the prosperous Gulf state. India's National educational&nbsp;policy 2020 encourages top Indian institutions to set up campuses abroad to enhance India's global academic influence and promote its educational model, which&nbsp;aligns with the goal of making India a global education hub. The increased educational institution connection is expected to help the large Indian diaspora in the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan is on a 2 day visit to the United Arab Emirates. During the visit, he went to IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi Campus and launched BTech and PhD programs in chemical engineering and energy and sustainability. He also inaugurated Atal Incubation Centre,&nbsp;which aims to foster entrepreneurship and innovation.&nbsp;&nbsp;India, UAE are working on joint research in critical and emerging areas, capacity building, two-way cultural and academic exchanges, something that was part of talks between Minister Pradhan and UAE's Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Abdulrahman Abdulmannan Al Awar.

Education minister Pradhan, Dubai's Crown Prince inaugurate IIMA Dubai campus

As Indian educational institutions expand overseas, Thursday (September 11) saw the opening of IIM Ahmedabad (IIMA) campus in Dubai. Jointly inaugurated by Dubai crown prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and India's education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, this is the first-ever overseas campus of the IIM Ahmedabad (IIMA). The Indian education minister said, “We have to internationalise education system in India. India is a vibrant economy today. Our fundamentals are very positive.” The opening of the management institute comes two years after IIT Delhi opened its campus in Abu Dhabi. Five private Indian educational institutions have opened campuses in the prosperous Gulf state. India's National educational policy 2020 encourages top Indian institutions to set up campuses abroad to enhance India's global academic influence and promote its educational model, which aligns with the goal of making India a global education hub. The increased educational institution connection is expected to help the large Indian diaspora in the country. Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan is on a 2 day visit to the United Arab Emirates. During the visit, he went to IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi Campus and launched BTech and PhD programs in chemical engineering and energy and sustainability. He also inaugurated Atal Incubation Centre, which aims to foster entrepreneurship and innovation. India, UAE are working on joint research in critical and emerging areas, capacity building, two-way cultural and academic exchanges, something that was part of talks between Minister Pradhan and UAE's Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Abdulrahman Abdulmannan Al Awar.

The opening of the&nbsp;management institute comes two years after IIT Delhi opened its campus in Abu Dhabi. Five private Indian&nbsp;educational institutions have opened campuses in the prosperous Gulf state

Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Dubai's Crown Prince inaugurate IIMA Dubai campus

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