Archive · 22 Jul 2026
CJP Protesters Clash with Police Near Jantar Mantar
There was a big protest in Delhi at Jantar Mantar.
The protesters, who are part of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), were very upset about some problems with a big exam called NEET.
They want the Education Minister to step down and a climate activist named Sonam Wangchuk to be freed.
On Tuesday evening, some protesters threw stones at the police.
The police had to use sticks and tear gas to control the crowd.
The area was cleared, and things are calm now.
The protesters have been demonstrating since June 6, and there were also clashes the day before when they tried to march towards the Parliament building.
Many people were hurt in those clashes.
CJP protesters clashed with police near Jantar Mantar on July 21, 2026.
Protesters threw stones at police, leading to heavy security deployment.
Police used lathis and tear gas to control the situation.
The area was cleared, and the situation is now under control.
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the release of Sonam Wangchuk.
- Who
- CJP protesters and Delhi Police
- What
- Clashes between protesters and police
- When
- July 21, 2026
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- Protesters demand resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and release of Sonam Wangchuk over NEET exam irregularities
Protesters
Police
Use of Force
Protesters
Protesters claim police used excessive force with lathis and tear gas.
Police
Police state they used force to prevent protesters from marching towards Parliament.
Demands
Protesters
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and release of Sonam Wangchuk.
Police
Police and government maintain that protests must be peaceful and within legal boundaries.
- Date
- July 21, 2026
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Protest Duration
- Since June 6, 2026
- Injuries (July 20, 2026)
- 118 police personnel and 60 protesters
- Main Demands
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, release of Sonam Wangchuk, and compensation for NEET aspirants