India’s “Cockroach” movement has called off weeks of protests, saying the government has accepted all of its demands. The decision follows the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged exam paper leaks and irregularities in the education system. The move on Saturday marks the first major concession from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. The Cockroach movement has held nationwide demonstrations, sit-ins, and hunger strikes. The protests have become a significant sign of public dissent against Modi’s government, with thousands of people returning to the streets even after police used tear gas and batons this week to disperse marchers trying to reach Parliament.

India's education minister resigns after youth protests led by the country’s ‘Cockroach’ movement.

India’s young protesters are taking on Prime Minister Narendra Modi with humor as much as street demonstrations, flooding social media with memes, parody videos and jokes while thousands rally across the country. This approach is turning confrontations with police into viral content and complicating the government's control of the narrative. The movement, known as the “Cockroach” movement, began over education reform but has expanded to address unemployment and government accountability. Protesters, many in their twenties, are using satire to express their frustration. It has complicated the government’s efforts to control the narrative while increasing pressure on Modi, who is wary of appearing to give in to a growing youth movement.

Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended a 26-day hunger strike that helped galvanize a massive youth movement in India, as demonstrators took to the streets, vowing to continue protesting. The protests, known as the "Cockroach" protests, began over a month ago, demanding education reforms after alleged exam leaks. The movement has grown, tapping into broader public anger over unemployment and government accountability. Thousands have joined demonstrations across the country, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and comprehensive examination reforms. Talks with government officials are ongoing, with more protests planned.

NEW DELHI (AP) — Supporters of India’s youth-led “cockroach” movement faced police batons and tear gas as they tried to march to Parliament to…