Jantar Mantar protest LIVE: Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation is non-negotiable, protest to continue, says CJP

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Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters protest on road seeking resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination irregularities and NEET paper leak, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 22, 2026. | Photo Credit: Shashi Shekhar Kashyap

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokesperson Saurav Das on Wednesday (July 22, 2026) termed the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan as “non-negotiable”, adding that the protest would continue until the demand was met. Mr. Das said he had spoken to Sonam Wangchuk several times during the day and that they agreed the protest should remain peaceful. “The strength of our movement lies in peace and nonviolence. Proud of every Cockroach Janta Party supporter who has shown remarkable resilience, courage, and patience despite the brutal crackdown by the Govt.,” said CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke.

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Mr. Wangchuk on Wednesday (July 22, 2026) said he would end his indefinite hunger strike if the Centre gives an unequivocal assurance that no punitive or retaliatory action would be taken against students and youth who participated in the protest against alleged examination irregularities.

Delhi Police has registered 10 FIRs against unidentified persons in connection with the ongoing protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar, an officer said on Wednesday (July 22). Of these, four FIRs have been filed at the Sansad Marg police station, three at Connaught Place, and one each at Mandir Marg, Kartavya Path and Barakhamba Road.

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