Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Jantar Mantar Protests: Centre Open to Dialogue
There are big protests happening at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
Students and activists are upset about a recent exam leak and want the Education Minister to step down.
They also want bigger changes in how education is run.
The government says they are willing to talk about these issues.
One activist, Sonam Wangchuk, has been on a hunger strike and was even taken to the hospital.
The protest leaders say the internet was turned off, which they think is a way to stop the protests.
The government hasn't said anything about that.
Lots of police are there to keep things under control.
Protests at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi over NEET-UG paper leak and demands for educational reforms.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leading the protests, demanding resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Government expresses openness to dialogue and willingness to address issues raised by protestors.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk on hunger strike, removed from protest site by Delhi Police.
Protestors allege internet services were suspended, suggesting a potential crackdown by the government.
- Who
- Students and activists led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Union Minister JP Nadda
- What
- Protests over NEET-UG paper leak and demands for educational reforms
- When
- July 22, 2026
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- To demand resignation of Union Education Minister and broader educational reforms
Protestors' Demands
Government's Response
Resignation of Education Minister
Protestors' Demands
Protestors demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG paper leak.
Government's Response
The government has not publicly addressed the demand for the minister's resignation.
Internet Suspension
Protestors' Demands
Protestors allege that internet services were suspended at the protest site, suggesting a potential crackdown.
Government's Response
The government has not commented on the allegations of internet suspension.
Dialogue Offer
Protestors' Demands
Protestors seek broader educational reforms and dialogue with the government.
Government's Response
The government has expressed openness to dialogue and is willing to address the issues raised.
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Date
- July 22, 2026
- Protest Leaders
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Key Demands
- Resignation of Union Education Minister, broader educational reforms
- Government Response
- Open to dialogue, willing to address issues
- Protestor Allegations
- Internet services suspended, potential crackdown
- Activist Involved
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Government Representative
- Union Minister JP Nadda