Cockroach Janta Party protests force Indian education minister's resignation

Cockroach Janta Party protests force Indian education minister's resignation

India’s young protesters, organizing as the Cockroach Janta Party, forced Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign — a rare concession from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, which has been in power for over 12 years. Analysts say the victory underscores the growing political clout of Indians under 25, who make up nearly half the population, and the rise of digital-first organizing.

Source: AP News

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