Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Modi Faces Pressure as Youth Protests Intensify
There are big protests in India led by young people who are part of the Cockroach Janata Party.
They are very upset about problems in the education system, especially leaks in important exams that made over 2 million students retake their tests.
The protesters want the Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, to resign because they think he is responsible for these problems.
The government is talking to the protesters, but they haven't agreed to the minister's resignation yet.
The protesters are also asking for big changes to make the exams fairer.
The government has shut down the internet and metro stations to try to control the protests, but the protesters say they won't stop.
A famous activist, Sonam Wangchuk, just ended a 26-day hunger strike, which has given people hope that something good might happen.
Protests led by youth supporters of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Protesters are angry over exam leaks and job scarcity, with over 2 million candidates affected by retakes.
Government has engaged in talks with protesters but has not yet committed to Pradhan's resignation.
Authorities have shut down metro stations and internet access to limit protest access and spread.
Protesters vow to continue despite restrictions, with hopes raised by the end of a 26-day hunger strike by activist Sonam Wangchuk.
- Who
- Youth protesters, primarily supporters of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), and the Indian government.
- What
- Protests demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and reforms in the examination system.
- When
- Protests have been ongoing, with talks scheduled for Saturday, July 25, 2026.
- Where
- Central Delhi, India.
- Why
- Protesters are angry over job scarcity, corruption, and government accountability, particularly regarding leaks in high-stakes entrance exams.
Protesters' Demands
Government's Stance
Education Minister's Resignation
Protesters' Demands
Protesters demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, holding him accountable for exam system flaws.
Government's Stance
The government has not yet publicly committed to Pradhan's resignation, focusing on dialogue instead.
Exam Reforms
Protesters' Demands
Protesters are calling for sweeping reforms in the examination system to address corruption and ensure fairness.
Government's Stance
The government has not explicitly agreed to the protesters' demands for exam reforms, but is engaged in talks.
- Protest Leaders
- Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das
- Government Representatives
- J.P. Nadda, Jitendra Singh
- Protest Location
- Central Delhi
- Duration of Metro Closure
- 4 days
- Duration of Internet Shutdown
- 5 days
- Hunger Strike Duration
- 26 days
- Number of Exam Candidates Affected
- Over 2 million