India, July 25 -- Over 10,000 youngsters took to the streets of Pune on Friday under the banner of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged failures in handling student issues, including the NEET question paper leak and rising student suicides.

The protest march, which included students, youth groups and social activists, began peacefully and concluded with speeches calling for greater accountability from the union government. Protesters carried placards, raised slogans seeking justice for students, and accused the Centre of indifference to their concerns.

Addressing the gathering, Dr Abhijit More, one of the organisers, said the march was organised to ensure...