Opposition MPs Protest, CJP Demands Minister's Resignation Amid Heavy Security
On July 20, 2026, the monsoon session of Parliament began with heavy security and protests. Opposition MPs planned to discuss alleged NEET paper leaks and Ayodhya Ram Temple donation thefts. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed media at Hans Dwar. Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) led a protest march demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Activist Sonam Wangchuk vowed to continue his hunger strike unless issues were discussed in Parliament. Bills including the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and others were set for introduction. Congress leader KC Venugopal submitted an adjournment notice seeking discussion on temple donation thefts. Heavy security was deployed around Parliament due to protests.
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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