Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Amol Parashar Describes Jantar Mantar Protest Violence
There was a big protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 20, 2026.
People were protesting because they wanted the Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, to resign.
They also wanted compensation for families of students who died because of a leak in the NEET exam.
The protest started in June and has grown bigger with people from all over India joining.
Actor Amol Parashar went to the protest and saw young people being peaceful and looking out for each other.
He said the police used tear gas and beat up the protesters, causing injuries.
The protesters felt helpless and humiliated.
The government says they are open to talking to the protesters.
Protest at Jantar Mantar on July 20, 2026, demanding resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Protesters were peaceful and well-mannered, looking out for each other.
Police used tear gas and beat up protesters, causing injuries and a sense of helplessness.
Government is open to talks with protesting students.
Protesters also demand compensation for families of students who died due to the NEET exam leak and the release of activist Sonam Wangchuk.
- Who
- Protesters, including students and activists, and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- What
- A protest demanding the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan and other demands related to the NEET exam leak
- When
- July 20, 2026
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- To demand accountability and justice for students affected by the NEET exam leak and to protest against the government's handling of the situation
Protesters' Perspective
Government's Perspective
Protesters' Behavior
Protesters' Perspective
Protesters were well-mannered, looking out for each other, and showed no misbehavior or unruliness.
Government's Perspective
Protesters engaged in stone-pelting and clashes with police personnel.
Government Response
Protesters' Perspective
The government used excessive force, causing injuries and using tear gas on peaceful protesters.
Government's Perspective
The government is open to holding talks with protesting students and addressing their demands.
- Date of Protest
- July 20, 2026
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Key Demands
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, compensation for families of students who died due to the NEET exam leak, and release of activist Sonam Wangchuk
- Protest Duration
- Began in June 2026
- Government Response
- Open to talks with protesting students
