India’s education minister resigns after days of ‘Cockroach’ youth protests over exam paper leaks

India's Education Minister announced his resignation Saturday, marking a significant concession to a wave of youth protests that have presented a growing challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration. The demonstrations erupted over allegations that entrance exams for prestigious medical schools were compromised by leaks.

The protests gained momentum rapidly, drawing widespread attention and putting pressure on the government to address the concerns. Demonstrators have been calling for accountability and reforms within the examination system, highlighting perceived flaws that could undermine meritocracy.

The minister's decision to step down is being hailed by protesters as a major victory, validating their efforts to demand transparency and integrity in the country's educational assessment processes. The resignation is expected to have implications for the government's handling of similar issues moving forward.

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