Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Nationwide Protests Support CJP Campaign and Sonam Wangchuk
People all over India and even in other countries like Canada and the UK are protesting to support a campaign led by the Cockroach Janta Party and a man named Sonam Wangchuk.
They are asking for the Education Minister to step down because they think he has not done a good job with exams.
The police have been stopping some protests and even arresting people, but the protesters say they have the right to speak up.
The government has agreed to talk to the protesters, but the protests are still happening in many places.
Protests in support of the Cockroach Janta Party and Sonam Wangchuk occurred across India and internationally.
Protesters in Delhi were blocked by police from marching to Parliament, with some detained.
Solidarity demonstrations were reported in Shillong, Dimapur, Guwahati, Mumbai, Goa, Uttar Pradesh, and Assam.
The government agreed to talks with protesters after police action in Delhi.
International protests were held in Toronto, Canada, and planned in the UK.
- Who
- Protesters supporting the Cockroach Janta Party and Sonam Wangchuk
- What
- Nationwide protests demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and education reforms
- When
- Monday, July 20, 2026
- Where
- Cities and towns across India, including Shillong, Dimapur, Guwahati, Mumbai, Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, and internationally in Toronto, London, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow
- Why
- Alleged mismanagement of competitive examinations and support for education reformer Sonam Wangchuk
Protesters
Government
Protest Permissions
Protesters
Protesters argue that their right to peaceful assembly is being violated by police actions and restrictions.
Government
The government maintains that public safety and order necessitate permits for gatherings, especially in sensitive areas like near Parliament.
Education Minister's Resignation
Protesters
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, citing alleged mismanagement of competitive examinations.
Government
The government has not publicly commented on the demand for the minister's resignation but has agreed to talks with protesters.
- Protest Locations
- Shillong, Dimapur, Guwahati, Mumbai, Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Toronto, London, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow
- Protest Leaders
- Cockroach Janta Party, Sonam Wangchuk, Aam Aadmi Party
- Government Response
- Police action, detention of protesters, prohibition of public gatherings without permission
- Protest Demands
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, education reforms
- International Solidarity
- Protests in Canada and UK