Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Protesters Clash with Police at Jantar Mantar
A big protest is happening at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.
People are upset because they believe there have been problems with important exams, like papers being leaked.
They want the Education Minister to step down and for the government to fix the education system.
The police used sticks to stop the protesters from marching to Parliament.
Thousands of people, including students and activists, are protesting despite heavy rain and lots of police around.
A famous activist, Sonam Wangchuk, is on a hunger strike in the hospital and says he won't stop until the government listens.
The protesters are asking for fairness and changes in how exams are handled.
Protesters gathered at Jantar Mantar demanding accountability for alleged examination irregularities and reforms in the education system.
Delhi Police used sticks and batons to disperse protesters attempting to march towards Parliament.
Thousands of protesters, including students and activists, gathered despite heavy rain and extensive security measures.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk continues his hunger strike in Safdarjung Hospital, demanding government accountability for education system failures.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) called for peaceful protests and reforms in the examination system, including the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
- Who
- Protesters, Delhi Police, CJP, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Activist Sonam Wangchuk
- What
- Protest demanding accountability for exam irregularities and reforms in the education system
- When
- July 20, 2026
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- To protest against alleged examination irregularities and demand reforms in the education system
Protesters
Delhi Police
Use of Force
Protesters
Protesters claim police used excessive force with lathi-charges and batons.
Delhi Police
Police state they acted to maintain order and prevent unauthorized marches.
Protest Permissions
Protesters
Protesters argue their right to peaceful assembly and march to Parliament.
Delhi Police
Police assert no permission was granted for the march, citing security concerns.
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Protesters
- Thousands
- Police Force
- Heavy deployment including RAF and CRPF
- Key Figures
- Sonam Wangchuk, Abhijit Dipke, Prakash Raj
- Reason for Protest
- Alleged examination irregularities and demand for resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Security Measures
- Road closures, metro station shutdowns, and prohibitory orders
Sources
How police, protesters spent night at Jantar Mantar ahead of Parliament march
Police lathi-charge protesters at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar after denying march to Parliament
Chaos at Jantar Mantar as cops lathi-charge CJP protesters
Chaos at Jantar Mantar as cops lathi-charge CJP protesters
CJP march: Forces lathicharge as protesters try to breach barricades near Parliament Street
Delhi Police appeals to protesters to maintain peace amid stand-off at many places near Parliament
