Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Diverse Groups Rally for Education Minister's Resignation
A big group of people, including students, parents, and professionals, gathered at Jantar Mantar in Delhi to protest.
They want the Education Minister to resign because of a big exam paper leak that affected many students.
The police were there with barricades and tear gas to stop them from marching to Parliament.
The protesters believe they have the right to protest without needing permission, while the police say they didn't get the right approvals.
People from all over the country came to support the cause, showing how important this issue is to them.
Protesters from various backgrounds gathered at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Delhi Police had barricades and used tear gas to prevent the march to Parliament.
Protesters believe they have the constitutional right to protest without needing permission.
The protest was sparked by the NEET paper leak and demands for educational reforms.
People from all over the country came to support the cause, showing the widespread concern.
- Who
- Students, parents, teachers, professionals, delivery agents, architects
- What
- Protest for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- When
- Morning of the protest day
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- Due to the NEET paper leak and demands for educational reforms
Protesters
Delhi Police
Permission to Protest
Protesters
Protesters believe they have the constitutional right to protest without needing permission, especially against those they are protesting.
Delhi Police
Delhi Police state that the protesters did not receive permission to continue their protest or seek approval for the march to Parliament.
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Time
- 9 am onwards
- Protesters' Demand
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Police Action
- Barricades and tear gas used to prevent march to Parliament
- Protesters' Background
- Students, parents, teachers, professionals, delivery agents, architects