Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Modi Government to Talk to CJP Amid Protests
There are big protests in Delhi at Jantar Mantar.
Young people are upset about jobs, corruption, and a recent exam paper leak.
They want the Education Minister to resign.
The government is talking to the protesters but has also increased security, shutting down the internet and metro stations.
Some protesters say the police are harassing them, but the government says they are just trying to keep things peaceful.
A famous activist, Sonam Wangchuk, just ended a long hunger strike, but his wife says he is still being watched by the police.
Protests led by the CJP continue in Delhi, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The government is set to hold talks with CJP leaders on Saturday.
Security measures include shutting down the internet, metro stations, and increased police presence.
Protesters claim police are detaining supporters, while the government says measures are to ensure peaceful protests.
Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike, but his wife alleges he is under police surveillance.
- Who
- Protesters, led by the CJP, and the Indian government
- What
- Protests over job scarcity, corruption, and government accountability
- When
- Ongoing since Monday, with talks scheduled for Saturday
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- Discontent over leaks of question papers for high-stakes entrance exams and broader issues of job scarcity and corruption
Protesters
Government
Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation
Protesters
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Government
The government has not yet responded to the demand for Pradhan's resignation.
Security Measures
Protesters
Protesters claim that the police are harassing and detaining supporters.
Government
The government maintains that security measures are to ensure peaceful protests and prevent untoward incidents.
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Protest Duration
- Ongoing since Monday
- Internet Shutdown
- Extended for the fifth straight day
- Facial Recognition
- Identified over 2,500 people with criminal backgrounds
- Hunger Strike
- Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike