Archive · 21 Jul 2026
CJP Protests Continue for Pradhan's Resignation
A group called the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is protesting in Delhi.
They want the Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, to resign because they say there were problems in exams.
They also want changes in the education system.
The protests started a month ago and have grown big.
On Monday, there were clashes between protesters and police, with about 180 people hurt.
The police used sticks and tear gas, and the protesters say the police were too rough, especially with women.
The CJP says they won't stop until Pradhan resigns.
One protester, Sonam Wangchuk, has been on a hunger strike for 24 days and is in the hospital but still won't eat.
The protests are happening at Jantar Mantar, and the protesters are staying there even after the police took down their tents.
CJP protests continue demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged exam irregularities.
Violent clashes between protesters and police left around 180 injured during the 'Sansad Chalo' march.
Protesters allege police used excessive force, including assaults on women and derogatory terms.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke apologized to injured protesters and rejected claims of leadership abandonment.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike enters 24th day; he remains hospitalized but refuses intravenous fluids.
- Who
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- What
- Protests demanding Pradhan's resignation and education reforms
- When
- Ongoing since June 20, with recent clashes on July 22
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- Alleged irregularities in competitive examinations and demand for education reforms
Protesters
Government
Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan
Protesters
Demand Pradhan's resignation over alleged exam irregularities and education reforms.
Government
No official response to resignation demands; police crackdown on protests.
Police Action
Protesters
Allegations of excessive force, including assaults on women and use of derogatory terms like 'terrorists'.
Government
Police used lathicharge and tear gas to control the crowd after protesters breached barricades.
- Protest Duration
- Month-long, started June 20
- Injured Protesters
- Around 180
- Hunger Strike
- Sonam Wangchuk, 24 days
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Key Demand
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
