India’s education minister has resigned, and the government has agreed to the remaining demands of the Cockroach Janta Party. Officials have approved substantial compensation for families of students who died by suicide following an examination paper leak. They also pledged not to prosecute those who joined street protests. For weeks, young demonstrators marched in temperatures above 40°C and continued despite rain. They protested against an education system they said had harmed their prospects. The action led the government to retreat, a result opposition parties had not achieved in over a decade. The events raised questions about the next steps for the group. Since 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has maintained strong control over institutions. Media outlets have been labeled in critical terms, and he has not held a press conference. Observers ask whether the Cockroach Janta Party will address issues such as property demolitions, treatment of minorities, and release of political prisoners.
