Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Protesters Endure Night at Jantar Mantar
A large group of students and activists are protesting at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
They are demanding the resignation of the Education Minister and better rules for public exams.
The protest started on June 6 and has grown bigger over time.
People are taking turns to keep the protest going, sharing food, water, and medicines.
They are also trying to keep the area clean.
The protest has faced police action, and some protesters were hurt.
The night is tough with high humidity, but people are helping each other by fanning and singing songs to keep morale high.
The protest continues as new groups join in the morning.
Protesters at Jantar Mantar demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and reforms in public examinations.
The protest, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and student organizations, began on June 6.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk joined the protest with an indefinite hunger strike on June 28.
Protesters endure high humidity and police presence, with some injured in clashes.
Volunteers organize food, water, and medical supplies, maintaining cleanliness at the site.
- Who
- Students, activists, and members of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- What
- A protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and reforms in public examinations
- When
- Ongoing since June 6, with significant events on June 28 and July 20
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- To address the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and irregularities in the CBSE's on-screen marking process, and to seek wider reforms in public examinations
Protesters
Government
Demands
Protesters
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and reforms in public examinations.
Government
The government has not publicly responded to the demands, focusing on maintaining law and order.
Police Action
Protesters
Protesters claim they were brutally beaten by police during a crackdown.
Government
The government and police have not commented on the allegations of excessive force.
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Start Date
- June 6
- Key Demands
- Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, reforms in public examinations
- Notable Participants
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), student organizations, activist Sonam Wangchuk
- Police Presence
- Heavy deployment around the protest site