CJP Protests and Government Response Continues

6 UPDATES · 13 DAYS · 26 JUL 2026 — 7 AUG 2026

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Latest · 7 Aug 2026

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticized the Cockroach Janta Party's student protests, arguing that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had already addressed similar concerns.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the CJP protests and the subsequent government response, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments such as the resignation of the Education Minister and the Supreme Court's decision on pursuing existing FIRs. It excludes other actions by the CJP, government entities, and related parties unless they are direct developments of the specific protests and responses detailed in this event.

The full story, from the beginning

26Jul

STORY BEGINS — Al Jazeera

CJP Protests End as Education Minister Resigns, Government Agrees to Compensation

NDTV

Delhi Police removed flagged social media posts targeting Prime Minister Modi following the Jantar Mantar protest and the CJP's demands.

28Jul

Indian Express

Following a late-night meeting, government representatives assured CJP of FIR withdrawals and detainee releases in Bihar and Assam, but Mumbai Police continued to summon CJP protesters.

NDTV

The Supreme Court granted police permission to pursue existing FIRs against CJP protesters, prompting CJP spokesperson Saurav Das to threaten a protest restart if the government's actions are not addressed.

29Jul

Indian Express

Following CJP threats of renewed protests, Delhi Police increased security at Jantar Mantar by deploying personnel and welding barricades.

7Aug

LATEST UPDATE — NDTV

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticized the Cockroach Janta Party's student protests, arguing that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had already addressed similar concerns.

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