Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Protesters Asked to Leave Jantar Mantar After Pradhan Resigns
There was a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi for over a month.
The protesters wanted Dharmendra Pradhan to resign as the Union Education Minister.
He resigned, and the police asked the protesters to leave.
The protest affected nearby markets and metro stations.
The police used loudspeakers to tell the protesters to go home now that their main demand was met.
Some metro stations have reopened.
Delhi Police asked protesters to leave Jantar Mantar after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union Education Minister.
The protest, led by the satirical political group CJP, had been ongoing for over a month.
The protest impacted nearby markets and metro stations, with traders reporting weak business.
Three metro stations that were closed due to the protest have been reopened.
The protest's main demand was Pradhan's resignation, which has been met.
- Who
- Protesters led by Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) and Delhi Police
- What
- Protesters asked to leave Jantar Mantar after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
- When
- Evening of the resignation announcement
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union Education Minister, meeting the protesters' main demand
Protesters
Delhi Police
Protest Continuation
Protesters
Protesters may continue to demand further actions or reforms.
Delhi Police
Police insist that the primary demand has been met and the area should be vacated.
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Protest Duration
- Over a month
- Resigned Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Protest Leaders
- Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP)
- Impact on Business
- Dwindling crowds at nearby markets
- Metro Stations Affected
- Three stations reopened