Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Mobile Internet Suspended Near Jantar Mantar Protest
There is a protest happening at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.
The protesters, led by a group called Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), want the Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, to resign because they say there were problems with some exams.
A famous environmentalist named Sonam Wangchuk joined the protest and went on a hunger strike for over 20 days.
He was taken to the hospital by the police.
The protesters are using Wi-Fi because the government turned off the mobile internet near the protest site.
The protesters say they won't stop until the minister resigns.
Mobile internet services suspended within 1.5 km radius of Jantar Mantar till midnight.
Protesters using Wi-Fi after internet ban.
CJP protesting since June 6 demanding resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Sonam Wangchuk joined the protest with an indefinite hunger strike, later hospitalized.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke insists protest will continue until Pradhan is sacked.
- Who
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters and supporters, including Sonam Wangchuk
- What
- Protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination irregularities
- When
- Protest started on June 6, ongoing
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- Alleged examination irregularities and demand for a fair and accountable education system
Protesters
Government
Protest Continuation
Protesters
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and will not end the protest until he is sacked.
Government
The government has not publicly responded to the protesters' demands.
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Protest Start Date
- June 6
- Protest Duration
- Ongoing
- Key Protester
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Protest Demand
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Internet Suspension Radius
- 1.5 km
- Internet Suspension Duration
- Till midnight