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India's 'cockroach' protest called off after education minister quits

India's 'cockroach' protest called off after education minister quits
BBC World Saturday 25 July 2026, 17:25 UTC 1 min read
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The CJP protest has been the most visible expression of public anger against PM Narendra Modi's government in recent years.

The CJP protest has been the most visible expression of public anger against PM Narendra Modi's government in recent years.
India (LOCATION) CJP (ORG) Narendra Modi's (PERSON)
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