Modi's education minister quits as jubilant youth protesters claim victory

PoliticsExam leak outrage forces cabinet exit after weeks of rallies and clashesSupporters of India's Cockroach Janta Party celebrate after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following days of protests in New Delhi on July 25. © ReutersJuly 25, 2026 22:30 JSTNEW DELHI (Reuters) -- India's education minister resigned on Saturday, handing a major victory to youth protesters whose street protests over examination paper leaks had become a serious challenge for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.