Archive · 20 Jul 2026
CJP Protests Demand Education Minister's Resignation
People in New Delhi held a big protest to support Sonam Wangchuk, who is on a hunger strike.
They want the Education Minister to step down because they believe there was a problem with a big exam called NEET-UG.
The protesters think the education system is unfair and corrupt.
Many young people joined the protest.
The police used tear gas and sticks to control the crowd, but the protesters say the police were too harsh.
The protesters want the government to listen to their concerns and make changes to help students.
Thousands of protesters marched to parliament demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged exam paper leaks.
Protesters chanted slogans against the education minister and the prime minister, demanding their resignation.
Police used tear gas and cane charges to disperse protesters, while protesters alleged excessive force.
Health Minister J.P. Nadda has asked for time to discuss the CJP’s demands within the government.
Protesters demand compensation for exam aspirants who died by suicide and the release of activist Sonam Wangchuk.
- Who
- Supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and various protesters
- What
- Protest in New Delhi demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and education reforms
- When
- July 20, 2024
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- To express solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk and demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET-UG paper leaks and education reforms
Protesters
Government
Education Minister's Resignation
Protesters
Protesters demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET-UG paper leaks and education reforms.
Government
The government has not immediately commented on the talks or the demands for resignation.
Education System Corruption
Protesters
Protesters allege widespread corruption in the education system, including frequent exam paper leaks and lack of job opportunities.
Government
The government has not publicly addressed the allegations of corruption in the education system.
Police Handling of Protests
Protesters
Protesters claim police used excessive force, including tear gas and cane charges, to disperse them.
Government
Delhi police denied using excessive force, stating the protest is being handled professionally.
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Protest Date
- July 20, 2024
- Protesters' Demand
- Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and compensation for exam aspirants who died by suicide
- Hunger Strike Location
- New Delhi
- Hunger Strike Start Date
- June 28, 2024
- Protester Age Range
- Young people, including students preparing for competitive examinations
- Police Action
- Used tear gas and cane charges to disperse protesters, denied excessive force
