Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Protests Continue as CJP Warns of Arrests
There are big protests happening in Delhi at Jantar Mantar.
A man named Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after getting some promises from the government.
But another protest leader, Abhijeet Dipke, says the government might arrest protest leaders tonight.
He wants the Education Minister to resign.
The government says they won't arrest peaceful protesters and will talk about fixing problems with exams.
Some protests turned violent, with people throwing stones and hurting police.
The main protest group, CJP, says they won't stop until the minister steps down.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke claims leaders might be arrested tonight.
Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after government assurances.
CJP demands the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Government assures no cases against peaceful protesters and discussions on paper leaks.
Protests turned violent with groups attacking security forces.
- Who
- CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk, Union Minister JP Nadda, BJP, Congress
- What
- Protests continue over educational reforms and paper leaks, with CJP warning of potential arrests.
- When
- Friday, after a 26-day hunger strike by Wangchuk
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- Demands for resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan and government assurances on educational reforms.
CJP's Stance
Government's Stance
Arrests of Protest Leaders
CJP's Stance
CJP claims leaders might be arrested tonight and warns it will escalate protests.
Government's Stance
Government assures no cases against peaceful protesters.
Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan
CJP's Stance
CJP demands Pradhan's resignation as the only solution.
Government's Stance
Government offers assurances and discussions instead of resignation.
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Hunger Strike Duration
- 26 days
- Assurances by Nadda
- No cases against peaceful protesters, discussion on paper leaks, compensation for suicide victims
- CJP's Demand
- Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan
- Violence at Protests
- Groups broke barricades, hurled stones, and attacked security forces