Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Police Crackdown on Delhi Protesters
Protesters from the Cockroach Janta Party were demonstrating in Delhi to ask for the Education Minister to step down.
They wanted to march to Parliament but the police stopped them.
The police used sticks and tear gas, and some protesters got hurt.
The protesters said the police were too harsh, but the police said the protesters threw stones.
A meeting with a government official didn't help much.
The protesters said they will keep demonstrating until the minister resigns.
Protesters of the Cockroach Janta Party demonstrated in Delhi demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Police used lathi-charge and tear gas to stop the protesters from marching to Parliament.
Several protesters were injured and admitted to hospitals.
Protest leaders met with Union Minister JP Nadda but felt the meeting was useless.
Protesters plan to continue their demonstration until the minister resigns.
- Who
- Protesters of the Cockroach Janta Party and Delhi Police
- What
- Police crackdown on protesters attempting to march to Parliament
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Jantar Mantar and Central Delhi
- Why
- Protesters demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for alleged mismanagement of competitive examinations.
Protesters
Police
Use of Force
Protesters
Protesters claim the police used excessive force, including lathi-charge and tear gas, without provocation.
Police
Police claim that protesters threw stones and vandalized property, necessitating the use of force.
Meeting with Union Minister
Protesters
Protesters felt the meeting with Union Minister JP Nadda was useless as no assurances were given.
Police
The government engaged in dialogue with the protesters, showing a willingness to address their concerns.
- Date of Protest
- Monday
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, Central Delhi
- Injured Protesters
- 38 admitted to Lady Hardinge Medical College, 65 to Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital
- Injured Police
- 118
- Union Minister Met
- JP Nadda
- Protest Demand
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan