Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Protesters endure night at Jantar Mantar
A group of students and activists are protesting at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
They want the Education Minister to resign because of problems with exams.
They have been there for many days, and it's very hot.
People take turns to fan each other, share food, and help those who are hurt.
They sing songs and shout slogans to keep their spirits up.
The police are nearby, and some protesters are worried about being hurt again.
The protest started on June 6 and is still going on.
Protesters at Jantar Mantar use hand fans to cope with the heat and humidity.
Volunteers distribute food, water, and medicines to protesters.
Protesters sing songs and chant slogans to keep morale high.
The protest is led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and supported by activist Sonam Wangchuk.
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and reforms in public examinations.
- Who
- Students and activists led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and supported by Sonam Wangchuk
- What
- A protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and reforms in public examinations
- When
- Started on June 6, ongoing
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- Due to the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and irregularities in the CBSE’s on-screen marking process
Protesters
Government
Demands
Protesters
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and reforms in public examinations.
Government
The government has not yet responded to the demands, maintaining a heavy police presence.
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Protest Start Date
- June 6
- Key Demands
- Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, reforms in public examinations
- Notable Supporter
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Police Action
- Clashes on July 20, heavy deployment around the site