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Dharmendra Pradhan resigns, Pralhad Joshi named new Education Minister

Dharmendra Pradhan resigns, Pralhad Joshi named new Education Minister

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Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from his post on Saturday following Cockroach Janta Party-led student protests across the country demanding his ouster over the NEET paper leak issue. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has been appointed as the new Education Minister following Pradhan’s resignation. Pradhan said it is not a matter of “individual prestige” for him. He said, “I took responsibility for the NEET paper leak from day one,” adding that anti-national forces should not be allowed to take advantage of the situation at the Jantar Mantar and across the country. He expressed deep distress over individuals in “responsible positions misleading” students and creating obstacles for political gain. Reflecting on over four decades of service to educational reform, Pradhan reaffirmed his commitment to the youth and the nation’s future. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Rahul Gandhi congratulates students after Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation

Rahul Gandhi congratulates students after Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday congratulated students over Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and urged other groups to show courage and stand up, saying it is time to remove the government. “We hold Amit Shah directly responsible for the violence that has taken place against our students. He authorised the shooting of our students… the use of lethal weapons, including pellet guns, against our students… This will be a major issue in Parliament,” the Leader of Opposition said. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Jantar Mantar erupts in celebration after Dharmendra Pradhan resigns

Jantar Mantar erupts in celebration after Dharmendra Pradhan resigns

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Celebrations broke out at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Saturday after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned over the NEET paper leak controversy, with protesters dancing, waving the national flag and chanting patriotic slogans. The demonstration, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), turned into a celebration as supporters hugged each other, raised slogans of “Vande Mataram” and hailed the resignation as a victory for the student-led agitation. Protesters celebrate with tricolours and patriotic songs As news of the resignation spread, protesters gathered at the demonstration site waving the tricolour and dancing to the patriotic song “Chak De! India.” Many participants also held portraits and posters of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, describing the minister’s resignation as the outcome of sustained democratic protests over alleged examination irregularities. Security arrangements remained in place at the protest venue as celebrations continued. Dipke says resignation reflects power of democratic protest Addressing the gathering, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said the resignation demonstrated the strength of peaceful public movements. “They used to say that this government does not see resignations. We …

CJP’s Ashutosh Ranka warns millions will march to Delhi if Centre ignores protesters’ demands

CJP’s Ashutosh Ranka warns millions will march to Delhi if Centre ignores protesters’ demands

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Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) representative Ashutosh Ranka on Wednesday warned the Centre that the youth-led agitation over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak would intensify if the government failed to address the protesters’ demands, claiming that the July 20 demonstration was only a “trailer” and that larger protests could follow. Ranka’s remarks came as the Opposition prepared to stage another protest outside Parliament, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and raising concerns over alleged examination irregularities and the police action against student protesters. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

CJP protesters continue sit-in at Jantar Mantar as support grows

CJP protesters continue sit-in at Jantar Mantar as support grows

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The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continued its sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar on Wednesday, with more supporters joining the agitation overnight as the movement over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations entered its second month. The protest site remained active despite heightened security in central Delhi following Monday’s clashes between demonstrators and police during the CJP’s “Sansad Chalo” march. More supporters gather at protest site According to the CJP, additional supporters reached Jantar Mantar overnight, while volunteers received food and other supplies from sympathisers to sustain the ongoing protest. In a post on X on Wednesday morning, the organisation claimed that “thousands and thousands of protesters are at Jantar Mantar this morning” and reiterated its demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. “Why does the Pradhan Mantri (prime minister) love the Mantri Pradhan (Minister Pradhan) more than India’s youth?” the post said. The claim regarding the number of protesters has not been independently verified. CJP says agitation will continue CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka said the protest would continue until the Union Education Minister …

Rahul, Priyanka, Kharge protest outside PM's residence, seek Modi's resignation

Rahul, Priyanka, Kharge protest outside PM's residence, seek Modi's resignation

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Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and party president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday staged a protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official residence at Lok Kalyan Marg, demanding the resignation of the Prime Minister and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the police action against protesters during the CJP-led march on the alleged NEET-UG paper leak. The demonstration came hours after proceedings in both Houses of Parliament were adjourned amid Opposition demands for a discussion on the alleged examination irregularities and the police action against protesters in the national capital. Congress leaders march towards Prime Minister’s residence Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Mallikarjun Kharge, K.C. Venugopal, Pawan Khera and several Congress MPs participated in the protest, raising slogans against the government. The Congress leaders also organised a march towards the Prime Minister’s residence, alleging that students protesting against the alleged NEET-UG paper leak were subjected to excessive police action during Monday’s “Sansad Chalo” march. In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi said the protest was aimed at seeking accountability from the government. We have …

Opposition slams police action during CJP protest, targets Centre over clashes

Opposition slams police action during CJP protest, targets Centre over clashes

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Opposition leaders on Tuesday criticised the Centre over the police action during the protest in the national capital, with Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, Congress Rajya Sabha MP Pawan Khera and Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra accusing the government of using excessive force against demonstrators. Their remarks came a day after clashes broke out during the “Sansad Chalo” march organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which is protesting over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Students, advocates protest in Sambhajinagar, demand Pradhan's resignation

Students, advocates protest in Sambhajinagar, demand Pradhan's resignation

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Students and advocates staged a protest at Kranti Chowk in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Monday, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in the education sector and repeated examination paper leaks, reported the PTI. The demonstration was held in support of calls for greater accountability and reforms in the examination system. One of the protesters, who identified herself as a NEET aspirant, questioned why the government had not fixed responsibility for the alleged examination paper leak, according to the PTI. She also criticised the government’s response to activist Sonam Wangchuk’s ongoing hunger strike, saying no official statement had been issued despite his protest. Calls for education reforms Another protester said the Union government should have acted more quickly to improve the education system rather than focusing on removing Wangchuk from the protest site at Jantar Mantar. The protester argued that if the education system had failed, the minister should accept responsibility and resign. Advocates criticise police action Advocates participating in the demonstration also criticised the police action against protesters taking part …

Abhijeet Dipke detained during Parliament protest, says CJP; Delhi Police denies

Abhijeet Dipke detained during Parliament protest, says CJP; Delhi Police denies

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The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Monday claimed that its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, had been detained by police during a protest march towards Parliament in New Delhi, reported the PTI. In a post on X, CJP spokesperson Saurav Das alleged that Dipke had been taken into police custody as demonstrations intensified on the opening day of Parliament’s Monsoon Session. 🚨#JustIn: DIPKE HAS BEEN PICKED UP BY THE POLICE! WE REQUEST ALL MPs TO IMMEDIATELY STAND IN SUPPORT OF THE STUDENTS ON THE STREETS! THE POLICE IS BRUTALLY CRACKING DOWN AND BEATING UP PEACEFUL PROTESTERS. — Saurav Das (@SauravDassss) July 20, 2026 Das called on Members of Parliament to support the protesters, urging elected representatives to stand with students participating in the demonstration. He also alleged that police had used force against peaceful protesters during the march, claiming security personnel had carried out a crackdown on those gathered in central Delhi, according to the PTI. Das, in a post later, stated that Dipke was not under detention or arrest. “Misleading reports are currently circulating on various …

Delhi HC orders daily medical monitoring of Sonam Wangchuk during indefinite hunger strike

Delhi HC orders daily medical monitoring of Sonam Wangchuk during indefinite hunger strike

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A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia passed the directions while disposing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Rakesh Kumar Sahni, who had expressed concern over Wangchuk’s deteriorating health during the prolonged fast Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link