Dozens of Congress lawmakers joined Rahul Gandhi in a sit-in outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence on Tuesday before police forcibly removed them, widening a student-led protest over India’s exam system.
Hundreds of Cockroach movement supporters still camped at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar under heavy police presence, saying they will not leave until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns and reforms are enacted.
Delhi Police said nearly 180 people were injured in Monday’s clash — including 118 security personnel and 60 protesters — after thousands marching toward Parliament were met with tear gas and baton charges.
Video of police beating and dragging protesters spread online, drawing new supporters beyond students, while Amnesty International said the crackdown showed peaceful dissent was being suppressed in India.
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Delhi Police Injure 100+ in July 2026 Crackdown: Cockroach Janta Party and the Digital Youth Uprising
Overview
On July 20, 2026, New Delhi saw a massive protest organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), where thousands of mostly student demonstrators marched towards Parliament demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam irregularities. The protest, which shut down parts of the city, was met with a violent police crackdown as many protesters reached Parliament’s doorstep. This confrontation left over a hundred injured and sparked ongoing protests, highlighting deep youth frustration with unemployment and government accountability. The CJP’s rapid rise from online satire to street mobilization reflects growing discontent among India’s youth.