Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Pawar Urges Modi to Dialogue with CJP Protesters
Sharad Pawar, the president of the Nationalist Congress Party, advised Prime Minister Narendra Modi to talk with the protesters from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) instead of using force.
This advice came after the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan due to the NEET paper leak issue.
Pawar met with both the Prime Minister and the CJP founder, Abhijeet Dipke, to stress the importance of dialogue.
He praised the protesters for their 28-day demonstration at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, calling it a victory for democracy.
Pawar also criticized the government's use of force against the protesters and the closure of Delhi Metro services during the protests.
Sharad Pawar advised PM Modi to hold talks with CJP protesters instead of using force.
Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union Education Minister over the NEET paper leak issue.
Pawar met with PM Modi and CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke to stress the importance of dialogue.
Protesters demonstrated at Jantar Mantar for 28 consecutive days.
Pawar criticized the government's use of force and the closure of Delhi Metro services during the protests.
- Who
- Sharad Pawar, Narendra Modi, CJP protesters, Dharmendra Pradhan
- What
- Sharad Pawar urged PM Modi to hold talks with CJP protesters instead of using force.
- When
- July 25, 2026
- Where
- Pune, Maharashtra and Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- To resolve the NEET paper leak issue and avoid the use of force against protesters.
Protesters and Sharad Pawar
Government and Police
Use of Force
Protesters and Sharad Pawar
Protesters and Sharad Pawar believe that dialogue is essential and that the government should not use force against the students.
Government and Police
The government and police have used force, including lathi-charge and tear gas, against the protesters.
Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan
Protesters and Sharad Pawar
Sharad Pawar sees the resignation as a major victory for the youth and Indian democracy, reflecting the strength of sustained democratic protest.
Government and Police
The government's decision to accept the resignation may be seen as a concession to the protesters' demands.
- Date
- July 25, 2026
- Location
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Protest Duration
- 28 consecutive days
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Resigned Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- CJP Founder
- Abhijeet Dipke
- Prime Minister
- Narendra Modi
- NCP President
- Sharad Pawar
