Archive · 22 Jul 2026
India's top judge declines CJP protest plea
In India, a group called the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) started protests to demand better education reforms and the resignation of the Education Minister.
The protests turned violent, with police using tear gas and batons.
The Chief Justice of India declined to hear an urgent plea about police actions during the protests.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was detained but later released.
The government says they are committed to reforms, but protesters want more immediate action.
The protests have been going on for three days, with many students and young people involved.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant declined an urgent hearing on a plea challenging police action during CJP protests.
CJP was launched after remarks made by the CJI during a Supreme Court hearing, growing into nationwide protests demanding education reforms.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was detained during a protest and later released.
Protests entered a third day, with demands for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination irregularities.
Police action during the protests resulted in injuries to both civilians and police personnel.
- Who
- Protesters, including students and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, and the Indian government
- What
- Protests demanding education reforms and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- When
- Protests entered a third day, with key events on Monday and Tuesday
- Where
- Delhi, India, particularly around Parliament and Jantar Mantar protest site
- Why
- Alleged examination irregularities and police brutality during protests
Protesters
Government
Police Action During Protests
Protesters
Protesters claim they were subjected to police brutality during the march to Parliament, with videos showing violent clashes.
Government
The government defends the police action, stating that protesters hurled stones and the police had to maintain order.
Education Reforms
Protesters
Protesters demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and immediate reforms in the examination system.
Government
The government remains committed to reforms and accountability, with Education Minister Pradhan stating they owe students answers and reforms.
- Chief Justice of India
- Surya Kant
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- A social media movement launched by Abhijeet Dipke
- Protest Demands
- Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and education reforms
- Police Action
- 60 civilians and 118 police personnel injured during protests
- Rahul Gandhi's Detention
- Detained outside PM Narendra Modi's residence, later released
- Parliament Adjournment
- Adjourned on Tuesday after opposition demanded a discussion on police brutality
- Education Minister's Response
- Committed to reforms and accountability