# Modi's refusal to sack education minister follows a pattern, protest grows

Protests have erupted in India demanding the removal of the education minister over controversial remarks. Prime Minister Modi's refusal to dismiss the minister aligns with a pattern of avoiding accountability for allies. This highlights ongoing tensions between the government and opposition over handling of sensitive issues.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/22/india-protest-how-modis-refusal-to-sack-education-minister-fits-a-pattern?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:09:13 +0000
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdx828gj5xko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:44:46 GMT
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/26/what-next-for-indias-cockroach-movement-after-education-minister-sacked?traffic_source=rss) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:15:01 +0000