Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Lathicharge Backfires, Strengthens CJP Protests After Pradhan Resignation
After Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, young people and protestors at Jantar Mantar were very happy.
They talked to Abhinav Trivedi, who is a deputy editor at Mint.
The protestors said that the government's use of force, like the lathicharge, and the way they treated Sonam Wangchuk made more people join the protests.
The protestors believe that what they are doing is very patriotic, and they are not anti-national as the government claims.
The hashtags used in the protests include #cjp, #cjpprotest, and #dharmendrapradhan.
Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation sparked joy among youth and protestors at Jantar Mantar.
The government's use of force, including lathicharge, provoked more people to join the protests.
Sonam Wangchuk's forced pickup from the fasting site angered protestors.
Protestors assert their actions are the most nationalistic, countering government claims of being anti-national.
Hashtags like #cjp, #cjpprotest, and #dharmendrapradhan were used to highlight the protests.
- Who
- Youth and protestors at Jantar Mantar, including Sonam Wangchuk and Abhinav Trivedi
- What
- Protests against the government, sparked by Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and the lathicharge
- When
- After Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
- Where
- Jantar Mantar
- Why
- To demand accountability and justice, and to counter the government's allegations of being anti-national
Government Perspective
Protestors' Perspective
Use of Force
Government Perspective
The government claims the lathicharge was necessary to maintain order and prevent unlawful assembly.
Protestors' Perspective
Protestors argue that the lathicharge was excessive and provoked more people to join the protests.
Nationalism
Government Perspective
The government alleges that the protestors are anti-national.
Protestors' Perspective
Protestors assert that their actions are the most nationalistic, as they are fighting for accountability and justice.
- Resignation
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar
- Key Figures
- Sonam Wangchuk, Abhinav Trivedi
- Hashtags
- #cjp, #cjpprotest, #dharmendrapradhan, #jantarmantar, #education, #cockroachjantaparty, #youth, #genz, #narendramodi, #abhijitdipke, #protest, #accountability, #resignation, #abhinavtrivedi, #rahulgandhi, #kejriwal, #arvindkejriwal