Dharmendra Pradhan, India’s Education Minister, resigned on 25 July 2026 after weeks of nationwide protests. The protests were led by young people from the "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP), a movement demanding better handling of national exams. Pradhan said in a social media statement that he stepped down to avoid more political problems and to protect students' interests.

The main reason for the protests was the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) for medical students. In 2026, more than two million students took the exam. After reports of paper leaks and technical problems, the results were cancelled, and a new test was given. This caused anger and worry among students and their families.

Because of the protests, the government accepted the minister’s resignation. CJP leaders said they would stop the demonstrations now that their main goal was reached.