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CJP withdrawing its nationwide protests after Dharmendra pradhan's resignation

Joint meetings were held between BJP's J.P. Nadda and CJP spokesperson Saurav Das, CJP ready to called off the ongoing Protest at Jantar Mantar as Dharmendra Pradhan resigns.

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Updated Demands of Cockroach Janta Party

The Cockroach Janta Party has presented the left out demands of CJP in their X post.

Dharmendra Pradhan resigns, I take the responsibility for NEET paper, says Pradhan

In his resignation letter, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stated that he took responsibility for the NEET paper leak since day one. “From day one, I took responsibility for this and never turned my back on the situation. My resolve was that we will not let the future of any meritorious student be ruined by exam mafias, nor will we allow injustice to happen to any student,” Mr. Pradhan said. “I have always maintained unwavering faith in the strength of our democracy and have deeply respected the aspirations, dreams, and expectations of the youth.

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Stop laying siege at Jantar Mantar says CJP to Delhi Police

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Saturday (July 25, 2026) condemned the Delhi Police, on what they termed as, “increasingly authoritarian actions in and around Jantar Mantar”. They demanded that the Police “immediately cease and desist from unlawfully detaining, intimidating or preventing citizens from reaching Jantar Mantar and refrain from creating an atmosphere of fear”.

PM Modi, the leader of the machinery, has to apologise says Rahul Gandhi

Stating the third demand, Rahul Gandhi said the “leader of the entire machinery” Prime Minister Narendra Modi has to apologise to the students for the lack of accountability and for the police “brutality” on them. “The one who is making videos during the nights. He said very good suggestions came in, but has nothing to do with it. The students have nothing to do with the suggestions, they want Dharmendra Pradhan’s removal. So the main in-charge person, Mr. Modi, has to apologise for attacking and disrespecting them,” he told reporters.

Changing Dharmendra Pradhan's Ministry not acceptable to students: Rahul Gandhi

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, talking to reporters in New Delhi, stated that moving Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to another Ministry is not acceptable to the protesting students. “The Education Minister who is corrupt, imcompetent and misaligned has to be sacked. There is some talk going on, we get information from the government, in PM Modi’s Cabinet that the solution is to remove Mr. Pradhan from Education and move him to another Ministry. It is not acceptable to anybody... He has to be sacked. Period,” he said.

Delhi Police stopping protesters, food from reaching Jantar Mantar averrs CJP

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka has alleged that the Delhi Police are stopping protesters from reaching the Jantar Mantar protest site. Sharing screenshots of anonymous messages, he said: “Do whatever you want to. You cannot stop people from coming to Jantar Mantar. You cannot stop people from having food. You cannot stop people from helping us.” The messages also mentioned that the Delhi Police are visiting restaurants and threatening them for sending large orders to the protest site.

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'Police everywhere, they decide who may or may not meet Wangchuk'

“If the Court has clarified that he is not under detention, then under what authority is this happening?” The Police “are everywhere” and they decide who may or may not meet activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is still recovering at Gurugram’s Medanta Hospital after breaking his indefinite fast, his wife Gitanjali Angmo alleged on Saturday (july 25, 2026).

Modi ji’s Reels won’t stop the angry students says Ashutosh Ranka

“If Modi ji is making reels at night, it shows there is turbulence in the system. Make reels after you take ‘strict actions’ as you said and make Dharmendra Pradhan resigns. Even we will share them,” CJP’s Ashutosh Ranka said.

18 Delhi Metro stations remain shut for fourth straight day

Amind hightened protests, Eighteen Delhi Metro stations in central Delhi remained closed for the fourth straight day on Saturday (July 25, 2026) due to security concerns amid the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest near the Jantar Mantar, officials said. According to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), the stations remain closed from 7.30 am until further instructions. However, interchange facilities will be available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat stations.

Delhi Police registers 13 FIRs against protesters so far says reports

The number of FIRs by the Delhi Police against the protesters of the July 20 march to Parliament has increased to 13, authorities said on 25th July, Saturday morning

CJP's Abhijeet Dipke diagnosed with typhoid

“Have been diagnosed with typhoid, but the fight will go on until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns!” Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke said in a video message on July 25, 2026, Saturday morning.

‘Bihar Bandh’ today against police violence on protesting students

Protest marches and dharnas were witnessed in several districts of Bihar on 24th July by the students and locals demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET paper leak.

We need clarity over Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation says Ashutosh Ranka

“They had given us the time for 3.30-4 p.m. today. The location has not been finalised yet. Discussions are very clear. We should get written confirmation for the two demands on which there has been in-principle agreement. So that they can be closed. We need clarity over Dharmendra Pradhan - whether they will seek his resignation or not. We want an answer in Yes or No because there is not much scope for deliberation over this.” says CJP National Spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka.

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee reached Jantar Mantar

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee: "The country will stop if Dharmendra Pradhan does not resign. If the demands of our children are not heard, the entire country will stop. Dharmendra Pradhan should resign."

Abhijeet Deepke: “Only Solution Is Dharmendra Pradhan’s Resignation”

Cockroach Janta Party Founder Abhijeet Deepke, "I've heard that tomorrow and Sunday could bring a huge crowd, and in such a situation, the government might try to detain or arrest us tonight".

Delhi HC Allows Withdrawal of PIL Seeking NIA Probe into CJP Protests

The Delhi High Court did not take up the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking an NIA investigation into the CJP protests.

After Talks With Government, CJP Seeks 24-Hour Response on Pradhan Exit

Cockroach Janta Party said the Centre had agreed to provide compensation to the families of deceased students and withdraw FIRs registered against protesters. However, the organisation maintained that it would not accept anything less than the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, giving the government 24 hours to respond.

'Before coming to Parliament today, dismiss Dharmendra Pradhan', says Mallikarjun Kharge

“Before coming to Parliament today, come after dismissing Dharmendra Pradhan. First, apologise to the students and take strict action against those who ordered the use of lathis, batons, and Pellet Guns to suppress the students’ voices. Then we are ready for a detailed Discussion on the education system.” says Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on X.

Dismissing Dharmendra Pradhan is the strictest action says CJP

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has said the “strictest action” the government could take against examination irregularities was to remove Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement that a bill providing for stringent action against paper leaks would be introduced in Parliament. CJP national spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka, in response to the prime minister’s remarks, said, “Modi ji, remove Dharmendra Pradhan tomorrow. That’s the strictest action you can take.” CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke also reacted to the Prime Minister’s announcement by taking to X to share an image of a man locking the gate of a compound with no boundary walls, in an apparent swipe at the proposed legislation.

PM Modi: "I Pray Sonam Ji Remains Healthy"

PM Modi Urges Sonam Wangchuk to Follow Doctors' Advice.

Centre Transfers Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi

The Centre has transferred Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi to the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, appointing Naresh Pal Gangwar as his successor as part of a major secretary-level bureaucratic reshuffle.

Sonam Wangchuk Ends 26-Day Hunger Strike

Sonam Wangchuk ends his 26-day hunger strike, breaking his fast in the presence of Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh.

SC Advocates Back Jantar Mantar Protesters

Supreme Court Advocates read the Preamble of the Constitution in solidarity with Jantar Mantar Protestors.

CJP protesters and Nihang Sikhs clash at Jantar Mantar

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protestors clashed with Nihang Sikhs at the protest site, Jantar Mantar.

Ashutosh Ranka: PM Addressing consequences, Not Root Cause of Paper Leaks

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka said, "PM Modi is talking about punishment after the paper leak. The real question is why paper leaks keep happening. Until the corrupt system changes and Dharmendra Pradhan is removed, this won't stop".

PM Modi: "Those who try to harm the future of our youth will not be spared"

PM Modi, "Nothing is more important than the welfare and future of our youth! Fast-track courts will ensure swift punishment for those involved in the paper leak".

Saurav Das Seeks Answers on July 20 Crackdown

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Chief Spokesperson Saurav Das, during an interview warns government not only to hold a discussion but also to answer for the excessive use of force against protestors on July 20, 2026.

Internet Blackout at Protest site

Internet has been shut down within a 2 km radius of the protest site and it is surrounded on all side by police and paramilitary forces at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi.

Amit Shah orders Massive security Deployment at Jantar Mantar

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs, Amit Sha airlifted 20 additional CRPF companies and deployed 15 RAF companies, three BSF companies, two SSB companies and one ITBP company at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi.

Abhijeet Dipke: "This protest will continue through peace and non-violence".

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Founder Abhijeet Dipke stated, "Peace and Non-Violence is our biggest strength".

CJP Won't End Protest Until Pradhan Resigns: Abhijeet Dipke

Abhijeet Dipke CJP Founder, "We will not call off this protest until our demands are met and Dharmendra Pradhan resigns. We will not let Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike go in vain".

Bollywood Stars Backs Youth Protesting Over NEET Paper Leak

Bollywood Actor Salman Khan supports youth protesting over NEET paper leak.

Delhi Police: Protesters Stone Personnel Near Jantar Mantar, ACP Injured

Around 8:30 p.m. near Tolstoy Marg in Connaught Place, protestors attacked the police with stones and bottles, injuring ACP Connaught Place Vivek Bhagat. Senior officers took him to RML Hospital. The situation was tense for a few minutes, but now there is peace

JP Nadda: Government Ready for Detailed Parliament Debate on Paper Leak

Union Health Minister JP Nadda said, "The matter will be discussed in Parliament. We are ready to discuss it in detail. We are ready to discuss everything related to the paper leak on the forum of the Parliament. The opposition should present its views, and the government will respond”.

How I was treated is irrelevant, focus is NEET leak says Rahul Gandhi

“How I was treated is irrelevant to me.” Mr. Gandhi said, while responding to a question on the protest he was held yesterday infront of the PM’s residence. “Treat me five times worse, I don’t care. The focus has to be education system, paper leaks and NEET exams,” he added. On the government’s allegation that Leader of the Opposition crossed a line, he said, “It has no consequence to me.”

Dharmendra Pradhan failed as Education Minister says Rahul Gandhi

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi said Dharmendra Pradhan has failed as Education Minister. He followed this up with saying that the demands raised by students are legitimate. “Dharmendra Pradhan has destroyed India’s biggest asset,” he said, adding that the party fully supports the demands raised by students.

Delhi HC seeks Justification from Delhi Police over use of 'excessive' force during July 20 march

Delhi High Court sought response of the Centre and the Delhi Police on petitions highlighting use of ‘excessive force’ against protesters during the Cockroach Janta Party-led march at Parliament on July 20.  The Court also directed the Delhi Police to preserve all records relating to the incident, including CCTV footage and videography

CJP Makes Pradhan's Resignation Condition for Ending Protest

CJP Chief Spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka, said “We will not leave Jantar Mantar until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns”.

CJP Open to Dialogue, Demands Genuine Government Intent

CJP Chief Spokesperson Saurav Das said, “This morning, the police informed us that Union Minister JP Nadda wanted to speak with us. We are willing to meet at neutral venue near Jantar Mantar. The government must intended to accept our demands, there is no point in calling us for meaningless discussions”.

SC Declines urgent listing of plea against Police action at CJP protest

CJI Surya Kant remarked, "Don't waste our time, and don't waste your time," after a lawyer cited videos of Delhi Police using excessive force against protesters at Jantar Mantar. Delhi HC had refused to urgently hear a similar matter, stating "Don’t drag the Court into this".

Dharmendra Pradhan Accuses Congress of using Students for Politics during Monsoon Session

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi over the Congress-led dharna near Prime Minister Modi’s residence. In a post on X, He said, “Congress and Rahul Gandhi continue to shamelessly exploit students as political tools to manufacture disruption during the Monsoon Session of Parliament”, adding, “The Students deserve Certainty over chaos, solutions over slogans and responsibility over disruption, we owe our students answers, reforms and accountability.”

CJP vows to continue their protest

CJP leaders have maintained that the protest over the NEET paper leak, examination reforms and accountability will continue despite detentions, heightened security and the ongoing police investigation.

Delhi under heavy security after violence

security has been significantly tightened across Delhi. Multi-layered barricades have been installed at strategic locations, vehicle checks have intensified and additional police and paramilitary forces have been deployed around Parliament, key government buildings and sensitive intersections.

Delhi Police filed Six FIRs; widening conspiracy investigation

Delhi Police has registered six FIRs relating to violence, rioting, assault on police personnel, damage to public property, unlawful assembly, criminal conspiracy and unauthorised drone operations. Investigators are examining CCTV footage, drone visuals, mobile phone recordings, social media posts and other digital evidence while exploring whether the unrest was pre-planned.

IIT Roorkee notices students and staff to not opt in any protest affiliation

IIT-Roorkee issued an internal advisory warning students, faculty and staff against supporting “political movements” on social media or making public statements that could embarrass the institute’s relations with the Centre. Following widespread outrage at the diktat, the institute has now clarified that the communication was a “routine” reminder circulated at the beginning of every academic session.

'No protester under detention,' says Delhi Police

Delhi Police stated no protesters remain in detention. The Cockroach Janata Party initially claimed hundreds were held by police. Later, the party announced all its supporters had been released.

Rahul Gandhi detained after calling for PM Modi to resign

Opposition leader and party candidates taken up into buses by police after their protest in front of Prime Minister’s residence at Lok Kalyan Marg, accusing Narendra Modi of ‘destroying the future of India’s youth’.

CJP's Parliament march continues a day after ‘heavy crackdown’

Delhi witnessed overwhelming violence, with at least 60 protesters wounded after police used batons and tear gas upon them. Policemen also tore down the stage and makeshift tents at the main protest venue. According to Police,118 of their personnel were injured, over 20 Police vehicles were damages, and 70 protesters have been detained. With no official figures on student’s side injuries. Leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi said the students' demands were "legitimate" and described Modi "as the most anti-youth prime minister India has ever had".

Protesters Breach Barricades, Reach Parliament Gates

Thousands of people who were participating in the march organized by the Cockroach Janta Party, reached within the premises of Parliament House after breaking through several layers of police barricades, and the security personnel were rushed to the spot in their thousands. But the size of the gathering, which the authorities had underestimated, resulted in “chaotic” scenes of tear gas and baton charges and a hurried regrouping near Sansad Marg.

Delhi Sees Clashes as CJP's Parliament March Turns Tense

On July 20, thousands of protesters converged at the Jantar Mantar in Delhi for the "Chalo Sansad" march organized by the Cockroach Janta Party demanding the release of its activist Sonam Wangchuk and resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for alleged irregularities in the NEET exam. The clashes with police near Parliament led to few detentions and later CJP representatives met Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda to hand over their issues.

Opposition Leaders Slams Action Against Wangchuk

Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal and Thackeray criticise the government over the activist's forced removal from Jantar Mantar. Leaders across parties condemned the removal of activist Sonam Wangchuk from the Jantar Mantar protest site on Saturday, describing the police action as an avoidable escalation. Congress's Rahul Gandhi, AAP's Arvind Kejriwal and Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Uddhav Thackeray were among those who called for the government to engage with protesters rather than resort to force.

CJP Mumbai faction started protests at key location

News of Sonam Wangchuk's ouster from the Jantar Mantar got immediate responses from Mumbai where the Cockroach Janta Party had been holding solidarity demonstrations at Azad Maidan for a week.

Student bodies through India joins CJP protest at Jantar Mandar

The All India Students' Federation, Students' Federation of India and All India Students' Association, all of which are left leaning student bodies, participated in the demonstrations throughout the day.

Abhijeet Dipke announced indefinite hunger strike following Wangchuk's removal

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Chairman, Abhijeet Dipke announced an indefinite hunger strike on Saturday soon after Delhi Police sent Sonam Wangchuk to Safdarjung Hospital for immediate medical treatment on court's orders.

Delhi Police Remove Wangchuk From Protest Site

Delhi Police removed activist Sonam Wangchuk from the Jantar Mantar protest camp and transferred him to Safdarjung Hospital in early hours of the day, due to his Deteriorating health. This action was taken after the Delhi High Court gave directions and the advice of a team of medical officers, said the Deputy Commissioner of Police, New Delhi.