Cockroach Janata Party Protests Turn Tense, Police Detain Protesters Demanding Education Reforms
Supporters of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Sunday protested at Balgandharva Chowk in Pune, showing solidarity with activist Sonam Wangchuk, who began a hunger strike on June 28 in New Delhi. Protesters demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged NEET-UG paper leaks and called for education reforms. Participants cited a lack of accountability in handling student issues. The protest turned tense when police intervened to disperse the gathering, leading to commotion and detentions.
26 JUL 2026
— Al Jazeera
Pralhad Joshi was appointed India's education minister following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation due to protests over a NEET exam leak.
28 JUL 2026
— NDTV
Rahul Gandhi criticized Pralhad Joshi's appointment as Education Minister, citing his past defense of the early release of rapists.
4 AUG 2026
— BBC
India's education minister resigned due to protests over exam leaks, prompting Prime Minister Modi to implement reforms but youth unemployment remains a significant challenge.
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