Students, parents, exam aspirants and young professionals gathered at Jantar Mantar for a CJP-backed protest, citing concerns over examinations, accountability and opportunities. Many participants expressed frustration with existing political parties and called for reforms in education and governance
The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party, led by Abhijeet Dipke, staged a massive, peaceful protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. The movement demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged exam irregularities, drawing heavy security and backing from activist Sonam Wangchuk
Backward Class organisations staged a protest at Jantar Mantar demanding legal sanctity for 42 per cent reservations in Telangana and inclusion in the Ninth Schedule. Leaders warned of intensified agitations until Parliament passes the BC reservation Bill
Former Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav warned the Congress government that BC communities would revolt if it failed to provide 42 per cent reservation. He accused the party of misleading people with false promises and demanded legal protection for the quota
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced that the Congress would implement 42-percent reservations for backward classes after winning the next Parliamentary elections and Rahul Gandhi becoming Prime Minister. He emphasised Congress's commitment to both legal and political routes to enforce the reservation policy.
