Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Delhi Protesters Turn Against Modi Over Education Minister
Young protesters in Delhi are angry at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
They started protesting because they think the minister is not doing a good job with exams.
The police took away a protest leader named Sonam Wangchuk, which made more people join the protests.
The protesters are now blaming Modi for their problems and saying he is a dictator.
They are demanding the minister's resignation and are not afraid to speak out against the government.
Protesters demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for alleged mismanagement of competitive examinations.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly removed by police, escalating the protests.
Protesters are now targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of dictatorship.
Thousands of young people, primarily students, have joined the protests in Delhi.
Protesters are using slogans, posters, and graffiti to express their anger against Modi and the government.
- Who
- Young protesters, primarily students, led by the All India Students’ Association and Cockroach Janta Party
- What
- Protests against the Education Minister and Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- When
- Ongoing since June 28, escalated on July 1
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- Alleged mismanagement of competitive examinations and aggressive police handling of protests
Protesters
Government
Demand for Resignation
Protesters
Protesters demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for alleged mismanagement of competitive examinations.
Government
The government maintains that the minister is performing his duties and there is no basis for resignation.
Police Handling of Protests
Protesters
Protesters criticize the police for aggressive handling and forcible removal of activist Sonam Wangchuk.
Government
The government and police justify their actions as necessary to maintain law and order.
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Protest Duration
- Ongoing since June 28
- Key Demands
- Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Protest Leaders
- All India Students’ Association, Cockroach Janta Party
- Police Action
- Forcible removal of Sonam Wangchuk, use of tear gas and lathis