Archive · 25 Jul 2026
CJP Protests Lead to Education Minister's Resignation
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan due to recent paper leaks in competitive exams.
They believe he is ultimately responsible for the leaks and the suicides of students affected by them.
The government, however, did not agree to his resignation and instead replaced the Education Secretary and sacked 47 officials of the National Testing Agency (NTA).
The government also proposed stricter punishments for paper leaks, including up to 10 years in jail and a fine of Rs 10 crore.
The CJP initially said that without the minister's resignation, further talks were pointless.
However, after the minister's resignation, the CJP called off their protest and the government agreed to their remaining demands, including financial aid to the families of students who died by suicide and ensuring no action would be taken against student protesters.
CJP demands the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over paper leaks and student suicides.
Government replaces Education Secretary and sacks 47 NTA officials but does not agree to the minister's resignation.
Draft Bill proposes up to 10 years jail and Rs 10 crore fine for organized paper leaks.
CJP says further talks are pointless without the minister's resignation.
Government and CJP had a second round of talks on Friday, with the government promising to get back on their demands.
- Who
- Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and the Indian government
- What
- Demands for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan amid paper leak controversies
- When
- Saturday, July 25
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- CJP holds the Education Minister accountable for paper leaks and student suicides, while the government focuses on other measures.
CJP's Stance
Government's Stance
Resignation of Education Minister
CJP's Stance
The CJP insists that Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan must resign, holding him ultimately accountable for the paper leaks and student suicides.
Government's Stance
The government has not agreed to the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, focusing instead on other measures like replacing the Education Secretary and sacking NTA officials.
- Key Figures
- CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Ministers J.P. Nadda, Jitendra Singh
- Location
- New Delhi
- Date
- Saturday, July 25
- Main Demand
- Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Government Action
- Replaced Education Secretary, sacked 47 NTA officials
- Legal Measures
- Draft Bill proposing up to 10 years jail and Rs 10 crore fine for organized paper leaks
Sources
No point in discussion if Education Minister doesn't resign: CJP ahead of 3rd round of talks with govt
Was CJP not controlling the protest? What spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka told WION after Pradhan's resignation
