Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Protests in Mumbai Support CJP, Criticize Government Crackdown
Protests are happening in Mumbai to support a group called the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
They want the Education Minister to resign because of problems with exams.
People are also upset about how the government is handling protests and other issues like rising prices and big companies having too much power.
Some leaders, like Raj Thackeray, are criticizing the government for using too much force against protesters.
There were also protests in other cities and even other countries.
The Shiv Sena (UBT) is helping students and activists who are in trouble because of the protests by offering free legal help.
Protests continued in Mumbai for a second day, with opposition parties and civic groups supporting the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
The CJP is demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination irregularities.
Raj Thackeray criticized the government's handling of protests and compared it to previous controversies.
Protests also took place in other cities in Maharashtra and even in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.
The Shiv Sena (UBT) announced a legal aid initiative to assist students and activists facing police notices or FIRs.
- Who
- Protesters, Opposition parties, civic groups, students, activists, Raj Thackeray, Sharmila Thackeray, Aaditya Thackeray
- What
- Protests in support of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and against the government's handling of student grievances and police crackdown
- When
- July 21, 2024
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination irregularities and to protest against the government's handling of student demonstrations and broader issues such as inflation and industrial monopolies.
Protesters and Opposition Parties
Government and Police
Government Handling of Protests
Protesters and Opposition Parties
The government's use of police force against protesters is excessive and unjustified, reflecting a broader pattern of suppressing dissent.
Government and Police
The police action is necessary to maintain law and order, and the protests pose a threat to public safety and the functioning of government institutions.
Resignation of Union Education Minister
Protesters and Opposition Parties
The resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is necessary due to examination irregularities and the government's failure to address student grievances.
Government and Police
The demand for Pradhan's resignation is politically motivated and does not justify the widespread protests and disruption of public order.
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Date
- July 21, 2024
- Protest Organizers
- Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), Shiv Sena (UBT)
- Key Figures
- Raj Thackeray, Sharmila Thackeray, Aaditya Thackeray
- Issues
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, police crackdown on protests, student grievances, inflation, industrial monopolies, urban governance
- Legal Aid Initiative
- Shiv Sena (UBT) announced a dedicated legal aid initiative for affected students and activists.