Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Youth demand partnership in shaping future, education reforms
India's youth are protesting to be treated as partners in shaping the future.
They want better education and reforms.
A group called Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and activist Sonam Wangchuk led the protests.
They demanded the resignation of the Education Minister and changes in the education system.
The government promised to work on these issues.
Wangchuk ended his fast after the government assured him they would address the concerns.
India's youth demand to be treated as partners in shaping the future.
Protests led by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and Sonam Wangchuk.
Demands include education reforms and resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Wangchuk ended his fast after government assurances.
Government promises constructive engagement and strengthening of education safeguards.
- Who
- India's youth, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Sonam Wangchuk, Union Ministers JP Nadda, Jitendra Singh, Milind Deora
- What
- Protests demanding education reforms and resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- When
- June 28 to July 24
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, and Mumbai
- Why
- Demand for accountability, transparency, and reforms in the education system
Protesters
Government
Education Reforms
Protesters
Demand accountability, transparency, and reforms in the education system.
Government
Assures constructive engagement and strengthening of safeguards.
Resignation of Education Minister
Protesters
Demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Government
No official statement on the resignation, focuses on addressing issues.
- Protest Leaders
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Sonam Wangchuk
- Government Representatives
- Union Ministers JP Nadda, Jitendra Singh, Milind Deora
- Fast Duration
- June 28 to July 24
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Government Response
- Assured constructive engagement and reforms