India youth protesters agree to end protests after talks with government

Supporters of Indian Youth Congress hold placards and shout slogans during a protest against government’s 20 percent ethanol-blended fuel policy, in New Delhi, India, Jul 10, 2026. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis

India's youth protesters have agreed to end their demonstration, a spokesperson of the 'cockroach' movement told reporters after talks with the government on Saturday.

The announcement came hours after the education minister resigned following the weeks-long protests demanding he quit over exam leaks.

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