'We won't stop': India's 'Cockroach' movement vows to protest until education minister resigns

India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement vowed Tuesday to continue its campaign until the education minister resigns, following protests that injured at least 180 people in New Delhi. The demonstrators gathered in the capital on Monday, calling for Dharmendra Pradhan's dismissal and broader examination reforms. This protest represents one of the most significant challenges to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu-nationalist government since his third term began in 2024.

The CJP movement, which launched in May, has rapidly gained millions of followers on social media. "We won't stop. Pradhan has to be sacked," said CJP's Ashutosh Ranka in a social media post. The movement's online popularity has translated into substantial street demonstrations, fueling demands for change within the education system.

On Monday, police used tear gas and batons to disperse protesters attempting to march on parliament. Hundreds remained camped at the Jantar Mantar protest site on Tuesday, continuing their calls for systemic changes in education. The movement's actions highlight growing discontent and a demand for accountability within the government.

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We won’t stop. Pradhan has to be sacked.