Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Pragya Thakur Urges Govt to Eliminate Protesters Amid Student Unrest
Pragya Thakur, a former BJP MP, has asked the government to take strong action against protesters who are demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The protests are happening because of a paper leak in the NEET-UG 2026 exam.
The protesters, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and activist Sonam Wangchuk, want strict punishment for those involved in the leak.
The government has promised to address the issue and set up fast-track courts.
Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike after the government assured him they would take action.
Pragya Thakur has been controversial before, and her recent comments have not been widely supported within the BJP.
Pragya Thakur urges the government to eliminate protesters, calling them 'cockroaches'.
Massive protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Sonam Wangchuk ends his 26-day hunger strike after government assurances.
Government promises to address paper leak issues and set up fast-track courts.
- Who
- Pragya Thakur, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Sonam Wangchuk, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- What
- Pragya Thakur urges the government to eliminate protesters, massive protests over NEET-UG 2026 paper leak
- When
- July 24, 2026
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- Protesters demand resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan and strict action against paper leak culprits
Protesters' Perspective
Government's Perspective
Handling of Protests
Protesters' Perspective
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and strict action against those involved in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.
Government's Perspective
The government has promised to address the paper leak issues, proposed fast-track courts, and assured no legal action against protesting students.
- Protest Leaders
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Sonam Wangchuk
- Government Response
- Promised to address paper leak issues, proposed fast-track courts, assured no legal action against students
- Pragya Thakur's Background
- Former BJP MP, acquitted in 2008 Malegaon blast case
- Protest Duration
- Ongoing since July 2026
- Parliament Session
- Ongoing during protests