Archive · 22 Jul 2026
CJP insists on neutral venue for talks
There are big protests in Delhi and other places because some students think there was cheating in their exams.
They want the education minister to quit.
A group called CJP is leading the protests and wants to talk to the government, but only in a neutral place like where the protests are happening.
The government says they are ready to talk but doesn't think the minister should quit.
A man named Sonam Wangchuk is on a hunger strike to support the students.
The protests have spread to many states, and the government is trying to handle the situation.
Protests over NEET paper leak and examination irregularities continue at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi.
CJP insists on talks with the government only at a neutral venue like Jantar Mantar.
Protests have spread to Bihar, Goa, Mumbai, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu.
Sonam Wangchuk is on an indefinite hunger strike, demanding no punitive action against protesters.
Government is ready for serious engagement with protesters but indicates Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is likely to remain in the Cabinet.
- Who
- CJP, students, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sonam Wangchuk
- What
- Protests over NEET paper leak and examination irregularities
- When
- Protests started on June 20, ongoing
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, and spread to Bihar, Goa, Mumbai, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- Demanding resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan and action on examination irregularities
CJP's Stance
Government's Stance
Venue for Talks
CJP's Stance
CJP insists on talks at a neutral venue like Jantar Mantar, refusing to go to any minister's residence or office.
Government's Stance
Government suggests flexibility on the venue for talks, indicating that the location should not be a rigid condition.
Resignation of Education Minister
CJP's Stance
CJP and protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET paper leak and other examination irregularities.
Government's Stance
Government indicates that Pradhan is likely to remain in the Cabinet, as the top hierarchy does not blame him for the examination paper leaks.
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Protest Start Date
- June 20
- Key Protester
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Protest Spread
- Bihar, Goa, Mumbai, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu
- Government Response
- Ready for serious engagement with protesters
- CJP's Demand
- Sovereign guarantee against punitive action on protesters