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CJP protest: Celebrations erupt across Jantar Mantar | HIGHLIGHTS
Celebrations at Jantar Mantar following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan from the post of Union education Minister. Photo: PTI

CJP protest: Celebrations erupt across Jantar Mantar | HIGHLIGHTS

2 min read  |  Published - 25 Jul 2026, 08:03 am | Updated - 26 Jul 2026, 12:03 am

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New Delhi: Jubilant scenes erupted at Jantar Mantar on Saturday as vitory chants rang out across the protest site afterDharmendra Pradhan resigned from the post of Union Education Minister, following weeks of demonstrations over examination paper leaks.

As the celebrations continued, authorities began overseeing the winding down of the demonstration, urging protesters to disperse peacefully, while the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) reopened all entry and exit gates at nearby stations to facilitate their movement.

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Saturday withdrew its education protest following India government's acceptance of its major demands.

The call-off was announced during the joint press conference held by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and India government.

The agitation, which began at Jantar Mantar on June 20, spread to several parts of the country, with students from Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Bihar and Chhattisgarh extending solidarity with the CJP's movement.

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Key Updates

  1. Accept responsibility with humility: Pralhad Joshi on appointment as education minister

    Newly appointed Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday said he accepted the responsibility with a sense of duty and humility. Joshi has been appointed as Education Minister following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation from the post on Saturday. Joshi has been given additional charge of the Education Ministry besides his role as Consumer Affairs Minister.

    "I have just got to know that the Prime Minister has given me a responsibility. I accept this responsibility with a sense of duty and humility," he told reporters.

    -PTI

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  3. Democracy won, remarks CJP

    The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) remarked in a post on X that democracy has won. The comment reflects CJP's historic win that has culminated its 36-day protest against examination irregularities.

  4. Pralhad Joshi appointed as India Education Minister after resignation of Pradhan

     Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has been appointed as Education Minister following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation from the post on Saturday. Joshi has been given additional charge of the Education Ministry besides his role as Consumer Affairs Minister.

    Union Minister Pralhad Joshi. Photo: PTI

    A Rashtrapati Bhavan communique said the President, as advised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has accepted the resignation of Pradhan with immediate effect. It said that on the advice of the Prime Minister, the President has directed that Joshi, Cabinet Minister, be assigned the charge of the Ministry of Education, in addition to his own duties.

    -PTI

  5. Delhi Congress hails Pradhan's resignation, calls it 'first victory' of students' movement

    The Delhi Congress on Saturday welcomed Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, with its chief Devender Yadav describing it as the "first victory" of the nationwide agitation against alleged paper leaks.

    "Victory of crores of youth, victory of truth and justice. The arrogance has bowed before the roar of the youth," Yadav said in a statement.

    He termed the resignation a collective victory of students and youth who had been protesting over the issue.

    "The resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who toyed with the future of lakhs of students, is the collective victory of crores of young people," Yadav said.

    -PTI

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  7. All 18 Delhi Metro stations reopen as CJP withdraws protest

    All 18 Delhi Metro stations in central Delhi, which had remained shut due to security reasons, reopened on Saturday after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) withdrew its protest, ending four days of restrictions.

    In a post on X, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced that all metro stations were now open and normal entry and exit had resumed.

    The stations reopened after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, after which the CJP announced the withdrawal of its protest and demonstrators began dispersing from the Jantar Mantar area.

    -PTI

  8. Protesters celebrate Pradhan's resignation

    Patriotic songs, drumbeats and chants of "Vande Mataram" echoed through Jantar Mantar on Saturday as thousands of protesters erupted in celebration after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned over the NEET paper leak, calling it the first major victory of their weeks-long agitation.

    The celebration continued even as, just after the meeting with Union ministers, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokespersons said the agitation was being withdrawn with the government accepting all demands put forth by the outfit.

    The protest site, which witnessed clashes, tear gas and injuries just days earlier, transformed into a scene of jubilation as protesters hugged one another, waved the tricolour, danced in circles to the song 'Chak De! India' and beat daflis while chanting slogans celebrating democracy and student unity.

    Many held aloft portraits of Dr B R Ambedkar, while others recorded videos recreating a popular social media meme by pointing first to Pradhan's resignation letter on a mobile phone screen and then to the cheering crowd gathered at Jantar Mantar.

    -PTI

  9. Pradhan a symbol of corruption: Rahul Gandhi

    In a key press briefing following the joint conference held by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and India government, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi stated that Dharmendra Pradhan, former Education Minister of India, is a symbol of corruption and incompetence.

    Gandhi remarked that steps to reform India's education system needs to be taken and that the government should apologise to students. Gandhi claimed that India's education system has been attacked, captured and privatized under the present government.

    Gandhi remarked that the resignation of Pradhan is the Victory of students who are the future of India.

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  11. 'Rejoice but have humility in victory': Sonam Wangchuk

    Sonam Wangchuk, in his media address after the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) called off the student protest following India government's acceptance of major CJP demands, urged the protesters to rejoice in the victory with humility. Wangchuk congratulated everyone who partiicpated in the protest, especially members of CJP and remarked that India is going to witness an era of reforms. The reforms will not justy be limited to education sector but also in the governmental sector, stated Wangchuk. The activist and educator exhorted for a fear-free, injustice-free India.

     Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk addresses media after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from the Union Cabinet. Photo: PTI

  12. Pradhan's journey 'testament' to lifelong engagement with student welfare: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Rijjiju

    India Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju described Pradhan's journey as a "testament" to lifelong engagement with public life and student welfare.

    Pradhan resigned from his post on Saturday following Cockroach Janta Party-led student protests across the country for his ouster over the NEET paper leak issue.

    In a post on X, Rijiju said, "True leadership is measured over decades & and Dr Dharmendra Pradhan-ji's journey stands as a testament to lifelong engagement with public life and student welfare."

    He also posted on X a picture of him with Pradhan from some past event.

  13. CJP calls off students' protest

    The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has withdrawn its students' protest following India government's acceptance of its major demands.

    In the joint press conference, CJP stated that with the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, the first demand put forward by the outfit has been met.

    The government has also agreed to quash the FIRs against the protesters and assured that no punitive action will be taken in the future.

    Regarding compensation, even though no final decision has been taken, the government stated that maximum amount that can be awarded within rules and regulations will be given to families of victims.

    CJP has formally called off the agitation and requested everyone to vacate the protest premises.

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  15. Pradhan's resignation reflects highest standards of integrity: BJP president Nitin Nabin

    BJP president Nitin Nabin said on Saturday that Dharmendra Pradhan's decision to step down as Union education minister reflects the "highest standards" of integrity and selfless service in public life, asserting that the party stands firmly with him.

    Nabin said that as Union education minister, Pradhan played a "pivotal role" in reforming India's education landscape and successfully implementing the "landmark" National Education Policy (NEP 2020), among other initiatives.

    -PTI

  16. Entry gates reopen at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Central Secretariat Metro stations

    Entry gates reopened at the Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat Metro stations on Saturday, even as the remaining 15 stations closed in the morning continued to remain shut, officials said.

    The closure order was issued by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for the fourth consecutive day amid the ongoing protest at the Jantar Mantar spearheaded by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).

    The stations where the restrictions continue are Lok Kalyan Marg, Patel Chowk, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, Barakhambha Road, Supreme Court, Seva Teerth, Janpath, ITO, Delhi Gate, Indraprastha, Khan Market, Jor Bagh, Shivaji Stadium, Jhandewalan and New Delhi.

    -PTI

  17. 'Accountability in democracy cannot be indefinitely evaded': Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Pradhan's resignation

    Senior Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as Union Education Minister is an acknowledgment of the fact that accountability in a democracy cannot be indefinitely evaded.

    "The resignation of the Education Minister is an acknowledgment that accountability in a democracy cannot be indefinitely evaded. It comes after weeks of determined, peaceful voices raised by students, parents and citizens across the country who refused to be ignored," Tharoor said on X.

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  19. Pradhan's resignation a huge step towards reshaping our education system: Rahul Gandhi

    Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi wrote on X that the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan is a huge step towards reforming India's education system. Gandhi congratulated all the students across the country in his post. He ended the post noting that two of the student demands are still outstanding - prime minister's apology and action against those guilty of violence against students.

  20. ‘Youth did not bend, govt had to’: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi on Pradhan’s resignation

    Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday welcomed the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan as Union Education Minister, saying that the government had to bend before the youth and students of India.

    Vadra termed the outcome a victory for the youth and students of the country, "who did not bend."

    "The youth did not bend; the government had to bend. It is a victory for the youth and students of India. I was really and truly happy when I heard the news. I even got a bit emotional," she told reporters at Wayanad, following reports of Pradhan's resignation.

    -PTI

  21. CJP-India govt. round three talks ongoing at the Constitution Club

    The third round of talks between the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) is ongoing at the Constitution Club of New Delhi.  Union Ministers J P Nadda and Jitendra Singh is in talks with CJP delegation.

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  23. CJP-India govt. third round of talks to begin shortly

    The third round of talks between the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and India government is set to begin shortly. Union Ministers J P Nadda and Jitendra Singh has arrived at Constituiton Club for the talks.

  24. Victory of democracy, peace, patience & perseverance: Sonam Wangchuk on Pradhan's resignation

    Activist Sonam Wangchuk welcomed Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. He said that it is a victory of democracy, peace, patience and perseverance. He congratulated CJP and Genz and thanked all citizens who supported the movement.

  25. Action on three demands including apology from RAF& Delhi Police pending: CJP

    CJP has shared its updated demand roster, saying that the government is yet to take action on their three demands after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.

    The three pending demands are: Rs 1 Cr to the families of all students who died by suicide, No action against any of the student protesters, Public Apology From RAF & Delhi Police

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  27. CJP pays tribute to NEET victims, vows to reform India's education system

    Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) paid homage to students who died by suicide after the NEET paper leak while celebrating Pradhan's resignation. Addressing the media, CJP spokesperson Ashuthosh Ranka expressed happiness and vowed that their fight would continue for reforming the education system in India.

  28. Govt must give compensation to families of victims, action against police: Dipke

    CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said that Pradhan's resignation as Union Education Minister marked the victory of democracy in India. He asserted that the Cockroaches would not withdraw until the government gives ₹1 crore compensation to the families of students who died by suicide over the NEET paper leak. Dipke also urged the government to take action against the cops who brutally assaulted students during the protest march on July 20.

  29. Sad to see events of last 10 days; this is not matter of individual prestige for me: Pradhan in resignation letter

    Explaining the reasons behind his resignation, Pradhan said the ongoing protests should not be exploited by anti-national forces and stressed that students should be able to
    focus on their education.

    "The events of the past 10 days have saddened me. This is not a matter of personal prestige for me… It is my resolve that we will not allow the country's youth power to
    become trapped in a web of confusion. The situation that has emerged at Jantar Mantar and elsewhere in the country should not be exploited by anti-national forces… Keeping these considerations in mind, I have sent my resignation to the Hon'ble Prime Minister," he said.

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  31. 'Long live student power', says CJP

    Cockroach Janata Party is celebrating the resignation of Union Education Dharmendra Pradhan as therir 35-day-long protest at Jantar Mantar became successful. Sharing Pradhan's resignation letter,CJP wrote 'Long Live Student Power'.

  32. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid protest over NEET paper leak

  33. Social media posts claim Jamia students detained; police say verification underway

    A number of X posts on Saturday claimed that some students of Jamia Millia Islamia were detained by Delhi Police as they were returning from the Jantar Mantar protest site, even as police sources said that verification of around 150 persons detained on Friday night was underway.

    Several X handles alleged that the students returning to the university after attending the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar were picked up by police.

    A police source said around 150 people were detained from different locations during security checks on Friday night, and their identities and backgrounds were being verified.

    It was too early to confirm whether those taken into custody included Jamia students, it said.

    According to the source, police are examining the details of each detainee before releasing them.

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  35. Protesters clash with police in Bihar amid statewide bandh

    Members of left-wing student organisations held demonstrations and clashed with police in several districts of Bihar on Saturday in support of the statewide bandh against the NEET paper leak and police action on protesting students, officials said.
    The bandh elicited a mixed response across the state, with districts like Patna witnessing stone pelting, while Nalanda, Nawada, Jehanabad, and Rohtas had little impact, police said.
    Security has been tightened with heavy police deployment across all districts of the state.
    Protesters pelted stones and bricks at police personnel at Dak Bungalow Chouraha in Patna, after which police detained several students.
    "Protesters pelted stones at us. They even tried to break the barricading. We have detained several students. Police is on high alert. We will trace the troublemakers and take appropriate action against them," Patna SSP Kartikeya K Sharma told reporters.

  36. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke diagnosed with typhoid, says agitation will continue

    Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke said he had been diagnosed with typhoid but vowed that his illness would not slow the movement seeking Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.

    In a video message shared on social media, Dipke said he had been unwell for the past few days and was currently undergoing treatment.

    Despite his illness, he thanked CJP supporters for keeping the protests alive across the country and said that the movement would achieve its objective.

    "As you know, I have been unwell for the last few days. The reports are out and I have been diagnosed with typhoid," he said.

    Dipke said he was undergoing treatment and receiving intravenous medication.

    "The treatment is going on. I am getting IV drips every day. But I want to thank all the cockroaches who are protesting peacefully across the country," he said.

  37. CJP accuses Delhi Police of blocking food supplies at Jantar Mantar

    In a post on X, CJP activist Ashutosh Ranka shared a screenshot of a WhatsApp chat claiming that the Delhi Police have set up checkpoints about 5 km from Jantar Mantar,
    where students heading to the demonstration are allegedly being detained.

    "Dear Delhi Police, do whatever you want. You cannot stop people from coming to Jantar Mantar. You cannot stop people from having food. You cannot stop people from helping us. Most importantly, you cannot stop Pradhan's resignation. He is going," Ranka wrote.

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  39. Over 2,000 people with criminal records reached Jantar Mantar, claims Delhi Police

    Delhi Police sources on Saturday claimed that individuals with criminal records had infiltrated the ongoing student protest at Jantar Mantar.

    According to official sources, more than 2,000 people with criminal records were identified at the protest site through the Facial Recognition System (FRS) deployed by the police.

    The sources alleged that anti-social elements had mingled with the protesters, raising security concerns amid the continuing agitation. - ANI

  40. CJP-Govt talks today at 3.30 pm.

    CJP spokesperson Ashuthosh Ranka said that their third round of talks with government representatives will take place today at 3.30 pm. He added that the location is not 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,” said Ranka.

  41. To save Pradhan, PM Modi made life hell for entire Delhi, alleges Dipke

    CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of making life hell for the entire Delhi to save Dharmendra Pradhan. He said that Jantar Mantar has been turned into a massive jail by the erection of barricades.

    “ Jammers have been installed in Jantar Mantar, 18 metro stations have been shut down, and shops in Connaught Place have been closed,” he said.

    Taking a dig at the PM, Dipke said he is wondering why he is trying to protect Pradhan.

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  43. 18 Metro stations shut in Delhi

    Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) confirmed that 18 metro stations will remain shut from 7.30 a.m. on Saturday amid the ongoing protest in the national capital. However, Interchange facility shall remain available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat.
    The 18 stations are: Lok Kalyan Marg, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, Barakhambha Road, Supreme Court, Seva Teerth, Janpath, Mandi House, Central Secretariat,ITO, Delhi Gate, Indraprastha, Khan Market, Jor Bagh, Shivaji Stadium, Jhandewalan, New Delhi.

  44. CJP fears brutal crackdown against protest

    CJP spokesperson Saurav Das expressed concern over the chances of a brutal crackdown against the students protesting at Jantar Mantar in the coming days. Taking to his X page, Das said that CJP received intel claiming that authorities may use hired groups to provoke violence at and around Jantar Mantar and nearby protest sites by posing as protesters to trigger clashes, stampedes, or other incidents.

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