Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Opposition Leaders Back CJP Protest After Police Crackdown
Some people were protesting in New Delhi because they think there were unfair things happening in exams.
The police stopped them from marching to Parliament and used tear gas and batons.
Many leaders from different political parties visited the protesters to show their support.
They said the protesters' voices should be heard and that the government should fix the problems in the exam system.
One of the protesters, a young woman, was badly hurt and is still in the hospital.
Opposition leaders visited the CJP protest site at Jantar Mantar to support protesters after a police crackdown.
Protesters demand accountability over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations and reforms in the education system.
Police used tear gas shells and batons to stop the protesters from marching to Parliament.
Several protesters were injured, including a young woman who remains in the ICU.
Opposition parties demand a discussion in Parliament on the police action against protesters.
- Who
- Opposition leaders including Sharad Pawar, Arvind Kejriwal, and various MPs; protesters led by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP); Delhi Police
- What
- Opposition leaders visited the CJP protest site at Jantar Mantar to extend support after a police crackdown on a march to Parliament.
- When
- Tuesday, June 20
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- To support the protesters' demands for accountability over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations and reforms in the education system.
Protesters and Opposition Leaders
Government and Police
Police Action
Protesters and Opposition Leaders
Condemn the police crackdown and demand accountability.
Government and Police
Maintained law and order by preventing the march to Parliament.
Protest Demands
Protesters and Opposition Leaders
Support the protesters' demands for accountability and reforms in the education system.
Government and Police
Have not publicly addressed the demands or the allegations of irregularities.
- Date of Protest
- June 20
- Location of Protest
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Key Opposition Leaders
- Sharad Pawar, Arvind Kejriwal, Sanjay Raut, Arvind Sawant, Mahua Maji, Gopal Rai, Jose K Mani
- Injured Protesters
- Several, including a young woman in ICU
- Police Action
- Used tear gas shells and batons
- Protest Demands
- Accountability over exam irregularities, education reforms, resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
