Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Protesters Clash with Security Near Parliament
A big protest called 'Sansad Chalo March' happened in Delhi on Sunday.
Thousands of people wanted to go to Parliament to ask for the Education Minister to step down because they think there were problems with a big exam called NEET.
The police didn't let them go to Parliament and used tear gas and sticks to stop them.
Some people got hurt, and there was a lot of smoke.
The protesters say the government is being mean and not listening to them.
The government says they are talking to the protesters but hasn't agreed to everything they want.
Thousands of protesters clashed with security near Parliament during the 'Sansad Chalo March'.
Police used tear gas and lathicharge to disperse the crowd.
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET exam irregularities.
Opposition leaders criticize the government's handling of the protest.
The government has initiated talks with protest leaders.
- Who
- Protesters participating in the Cockroach Janta Party's 'Sansad Chalo March' and security personnel
- What
- Clashes between protesters and security forces near Parliament
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Delhi, near Parliament
- Why
- Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination and broader reforms to the country's examination system.
Protesters
Government
Use of Force
Protesters
Protesters claim the government is using excessive force to suppress peaceful demonstrations.
Government
The government maintains that security measures are necessary to maintain order and prevent unauthorized access to Parliament.
Dialogue
Protesters
Protesters demand immediate dialogue and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Government
The government has initiated talks with protest leaders but has not yet agreed to the resignation demand.
- Event
- CJP's 'Sansad Chalo March'
- Location
- Delhi, near Parliament
- Date
- Sunday
- Key Demand
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Security Measures
- Tear gas, lathicharge, barricades
- Opposition Reaction
- Criticism of government's handling of protests
- Government Response
- Initiated talks with protest leaders