Pradhan Says Modi Permitted Concession to Protesters at Jantar Mantar
On August 8, 2026, Dharmendra Pradhan, former Union Education Minister, said he sought and received Prime Minister Narendra Modi's permission to concede demands of protesters led by the Cockroach Janta Party at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The PM interacted with youth afterward. Pradhan addressed a gathering in Sambalpur, Odisha, stating it was never about personal prestige but fulfilling national interests and youths' aspirations. Protesters accused him of causing 22 student deaths linked to NEET examination irregularities on August 7, 2026, at Bhubaneswar airport.
29 JUL 2026
— NDTV
The Delhi BJP will expand youth engagement efforts following feedback from a Gen Z protest and a student interaction focused on education and national development.
9 AUG 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan received Prime Minister Narendra Modi's approval to address protesters' demands at Jantar Mantar.
18 AUG 2026
— NDTV
Delhi police defended the use of facial recognition and biometric surveillance during protests at Jantar Mantar, claiming it was used to identify criminals.
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