India's education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday after weeks of Gen Z-led protests demanding that he take responsibility for an examination paper leak that affected millions of students. The resignation marked the first major concession from prime minister Narendra Modi's government after a movement led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) resulted in weeks of nationwide demonstrations, sit-ins, and hunger strikes. Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters celebrate the resignation of India's education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi (AFP/Getty)The "cockroaches", as the protesters call themselves, welcomed the move. Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned. I have sent my resignation letter to the Prime Minister," Mr Pradhan wrote in his post.