Thousands Rejoin CJP Delhi Protest After 60 Were Hurt in Crackdown
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Updated · BBC.com · Jul 21
Thousands Rejoin CJP Delhi Protest After 60 Were Hurt in Crackdown
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jul 21
Summary
Thousands of CJP supporters gathered again at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Tuesday, retaking the protest site a day after police used batons and tear gas to break up a march toward parliament.
At least 60 protesters were wounded, 70 detained and 118 police injured in Monday's clashes, with police accusing demonstrators of violence and the CJP saying officers were the aggressors.
The youth-led movement is demanding education reforms and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET exam leak scandal; 2.28 million candidates took the test before it was canceled and rerun.
A brief meeting with Health Minister JP Nadda produced no concrete assurances, and the protest hardened after internet service returned and videos of the crackdown spread online.
Sonam Wangchuk, removed by police on Saturday, remains on hunger strike in hospital as opposition parties back the campaign, turning the CJP into one of the most visible anti-Modi protest movements in years.
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Overview
On July 20, 2026, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) organized large-scale protests in the national capital over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. These demonstrations quickly escalated into a major confrontation, leading to a police crackdown as protesters threatened state infrastructure during the 'Sansad Chalo' march. In response, authorities launched an investigation, promising to examine all possible angles behind the unrest. The events drew immediate attention from government officials, with Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju making public remarks the following day, highlighting the seriousness and impact of the protests.