Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Protesters March from Jantar Mantar to Parliament
A large group of students and young professionals marched from Jantar Mantar to Parliament in Delhi to demand the resignation of the Union Education Minister.
The protest started peacefully but turned chaotic as the crowd pushed through police barricades.
Police used tear gas and lathicharge to control the situation.
The government invited protest leaders for talks, but the protesters felt their concerns were not being addressed.
The protest was eventually dispersed, but it highlighted the growing frustration among students over the NEET examination management.
Protesters marched from Jantar Mantar to Parliament demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Police used tear gas and lathicharge to disperse the crowd, which had grown to tens of thousands.
The protest was initially led by Dipke and Gitanjali Anngmo, but it soon spiraled out of control.
The government invited protest leaders for talks, but the protesters felt their concerns were not being addressed.
The protest highlighted the growing frustration among students over the alleged mismanagement of the NEET examination.
- Who
- Students and young professionals
- What
- Protest march from Jantar Mantar to Parliament
- When
- Monday, during the Monsoon Session of Parliament
- Where
- Jantar Mantar to Parliament, Delhi
- Why
- Demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged mismanagement of the NEET examination
Protesters
Government and Police
Use of Force
Protesters
Protesters claim excessive force was used by police, including tear gas and lathicharge.
Government and Police
Police argue they were maintaining law and order and preventing a breach of security.
Government Talks
Protesters
Protesters feel the government is not addressing their concerns effectively.
Government and Police
The government claims they are open to dialogue and have invited protest leaders for talks.
- Date
- Monday, during the Monsoon Session of Parliament
- Location
- Jantar Mantar to Parliament, Delhi
- Protesters
- Students and young professionals
- Demand
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Key Figures
- Dipke, Gitanjali Anngmo, Sonam Wangchuk
- Police Action
- Tear gas and lathicharge
- Government Response
- Invited protest leaders for talks