Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Rajnath Singh Criticizes Jantar Mantar Protests
There are big protests happening in Delhi at Jantar Mantar.
The protesters, including students and a famous climate activist named Sonam Wangchuk, are upset about paper leaks in exams and want changes in the education system.
They also want the Education Minister to resign.
The Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, says these protests are not real and are being used for political reasons.
He believes the government should discuss these issues in Parliament, not on the streets.
The Opposition leaders, like Rahul Gandhi, support the protesters and say the government is not listening to their concerns.
The police have been involved, and some protesters were even taken to the hospital because of a hunger strike.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh dismisses Jantar Mantar protests as 'manufactured anger'.
Protesters demand resignation of Union Education Minister and educational reforms.
Protests led by Cockroach Janta Party and joined by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk.
Opposition leaders support protesters, stage dharna against police brutality.
Government insists on discussing issues in Parliament, not on the streets.
- Who
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, protesters, Opposition leaders
- What
- Protests at Jantar Mantar over paper leaks and educational reforms
- When
- Ongoing, with recent escalations
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- Protesters demand educational reforms and resignation of Union Education Minister; government dismisses protests as politically motivated
Government's Stance
Protesters' Demands
Nature of Protests
Government's Stance
The protests are 'manufactured anger' used for political gain.
Protesters' Demands
The protests are genuine demands for educational reforms and accountability.
Resolution Approach
Government's Stance
Issues should be discussed in Parliament, not on the streets.
Protesters' Demands
Protests are necessary to highlight issues when parliamentary discussions fail.
Government's Commitment
Government's Stance
The government is committed to student welfare and addressing concerns.
Protesters' Demands
The government has not adequately addressed the issues of paper leaks and educational reforms.
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Protest Leaders
- Cockroach Janta Party, Sonam Wangchuk
- Government Response
- Dismissed protests as 'manufactured anger'
- Opposition Leaders
- Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
- Protest Demands
- Resignation of Union Education Minister, educational reforms