Jantar Mantar Filled with Chants, Dance and Tricolours as Protesters Celebrate Pradhan's Resignation
Protesters led by the Cockroach Janta Party hailed the move as a victory but said their agitation will continue and demands for education reform remain.
- On Saturday, July 25, 2026, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned over the NEET paper leak row, sparking celebrations at Jantar Mantar in Delhi where protesters chanted that the "dictator has been defeated."
- The resignation followed three weeks of protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party against the NEET paper leak, with demonstrators demanding accountability for the examination controversy.
- Addressing the crowd, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke cited Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, saying, "If you had not called us 'cockroaches', Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation would not have happened."
- Following talks with the Centre, the CJP called off protests "in good faith," though student Vrutika, 17, insisted the movement must continue until education reforms are promised.
- Protesters demand ₹1 crore compensation for families of students who died by suicide and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resignation, while volunteer Ajit Kumar, 23, remains committed to supporting the cause.
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Times of IndiaJantar Mantar filled with chants, dance and tricolours as protesters celebrate Pradhan's resignation
Thousands celebrated at Jantar Mantar after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned. This resignation followed weeks of protests concerning the NEET paper leak issue. The Cockroach Janta Party announced the withdrawal of their agitation after the government accepted demands. Protesters expressed happiness that their efforts led to this significant outcome. The event highlighted the power of unity and democratic protest in achieving …
Dharmendra Pradhan quits: Inside Jantar Mantar's Saturday of celebration – 'We have done it'
As the afternoon sun beat down on Saturday, streams of people made their way to Jantar Mantar from Raisina Road, Sansad Marg, Tolstoy Road, Ashoka Road and Rafi Marg, walking past hundreds of police personnel and barricades towards what would be the movement's biggest announcement yet.
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