Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Delhi Police Denies Stone-Pelting Claims Amid Protests
There was a protest in Delhi at Jantar Mantar.
The protesters, who are supporters of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and students, want the Education Minister to resign because they say there were problems with exams.
The police say there was no stone-pelting, but the protesters say the police hurt them.
The protesters are going to keep protesting until the Education Minister resigns.
Protesters from the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and students are demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination irregularities.
The Delhi Police denied claims of stone-pelting and police action, calling the videos circulating on social media false and misleading.
Protesters allege that they faced police action and were injured during the confrontation.
The protest continued on Tuesday after the police dismantled the protest stage and tents at Jantar Mantar.
A heavy deployment of Delhi Police and Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel remained in place at the protest venue.
- Who
- Protesters from the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and students, Delhi Police
- What
- Protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination irregularities
- When
- Protest continued on Tuesday, clashes occurred on Monday
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- Demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination irregularities, including the NEET-UG paper leak controversy
Delhi Police
Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)
Incident of Stone-Pelting
Delhi Police
The Delhi Police denied any incidents of stone-pelting, calling the videos circulating on social media false and misleading.
Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)
CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka alleged that protesters faced police action during the confrontation, including stone-pelting.
Police Action
Delhi Police
The Delhi Police did not confirm any police action against protesters.
Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)
CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka claimed that protesters, including students and volunteers, faced police action and were injured.
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Protest Demand
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Protest Organizers
- Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and students
- Police Action
- Denied by Delhi Police, alleged by CJP
- Injuries
- Alleged by CJP, not confirmed by Delhi Police