Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Protests disrupt Parliament Monsoon Session opening
On Monday, the first day of the Monsoon Session, protesters from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) gathered outside Parliament to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
They were protesting a paper leak in the NEET-UG exam.
The gates of Parliament were closed for a while, and security was tightened with riot gear and teargas shells.
The protests were so loud that they could be heard inside the Parliament, even when the Prime Minister was leaving.
The government has not yet responded to the protesters' demands.
Protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) dominated Parliament on the first day of the Monsoon Session.
Protesters demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG paper leak.
Parliament gates were closed, and security was tightened with riot gear and teargas shells.
Protests were audible inside Parliament, even when PM Narendra Modi was leaving.
The government has not publicly responded to the resignation demands.
- Who
- Protesters led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- What
- Protests demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG paper leak
- When
- Monday, the first day of the Monsoon Session
- Where
- Parliament House, New Delhi
- Why
- To protest the NEET-UG paper leak and demand the resignation of the Education Minister
Protesters
Government
Resignation of Education Minister
Protesters
Protesters demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG paper leak.
Government
The government has not publicly responded to the resignation demands.
- Date
- Monday
- Location
- Parliament House, New Delhi
- Protesters
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Demand
- Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Reason
- NEET-UG paper leak
- Security Measures
- Riot gear, mobile phone jammers, teargas shells