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Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the satirical Cockroach Janta Party, addressed thousands of students at Jantar Mantar after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. He framed the resignation as proof of youth power in democracy, urging issue-based politics over communal divides.

Embracing a Supreme Court remark intended as an insult, the Cockroach Janata Party evolved from a satirical digital page into a nationwide mass student movement. Amplified by social media, Sonam Wangchuk, and public support, the 36-day agitation culminated in Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Following Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, the Cockroach Janta Party called off its 36-day Jantar Mantar NEET protest. The government agreed to drop all FIRs against demonstrators, compensate families of suicide victims, and meet in four weeks for exam reforms

Traders in Jantar Mantar and Connaught Place reported severe business losses as ongoing CJP protests disrupted footfall. Road diversions, metro station closures, and internet disruptions affecting digital payments reduced sales to just 25 percent of normal levels

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation reopened entry and exit gates at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, and Central Secretariat stations. However, 15 other central Delhi stations remain closed for a fourth day due to ongoing CJP protests at Jantar Mantar

Violent clashes and stone-pelting broke out at Jantar Mantar following the announcement of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Security forces lobbed tear gas and resorted to a mild lathicharge to disperse the crowd. The situation is currently under control

Organisers of the ongoing public examination protest at Jantar Mantar appealed on X for urgent food supplies at the Tolstoy Road entrance. The month-long agitation demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation following alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak irregularities

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reiterated that removing Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET exam leaks is non-negotiable. Calling students India's future and Prime Minister Narendra Modi the past, Gandhi assured protesters at Jantar Mantar that no pressure would displace them

De Gaulle made one major mistake: He dismissed students as simply being afraid of examinations rather than recognising their demand for accountability

Software Freedom Law Center India moved the Delhi High Court challenging repeated mobile internet suspension orders around Jantar Mantar, calling them unconstitutional and disproportionate. The PIL seeks to quash the orders and demands greater transparency in future internet shutdown decisions

A 21-year-old student injured during the Jantar Mantar protest has shown significant improvement and is now conscious, breathing independently and responding to commands, RML Hospital said. Doctors described her condition as stable but said she continues to require comprehensive critical care

A day after Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University advised students and staff to avoid Jantar Mantar during the Cockroach Janta Party's protest over the NEET paper leak. The university also cautioned against irresponsible social media activity and urged adherence to legal guidelines

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday demanded the removal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, calling him a "criminal education minister" and blaming him for paper leaks and student unrest. Presenting injured Delhi University student Sahil, allegedly hit by a pellet gun during the July 20 protests, Gandhi accused the government of attacking the future of youth and sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s apology. Delhi Police denied using pellet guns.

Student protests over the NEET paper leak spread to Jaipur on Friday as aspirants staged demonstrations at Patrika Gate. Meanwhile, Sheo MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati and former RUSU chief Nirmal Chaudhary reached Delhi's Jantar Mantar to support protesting students

Metro station closures around central Delhi forced hundreds of protesters and commuters to walk long distances to Jantar Mantar. Despite shut stations, traffic diversions, and suspended internet services, crowds continued to gather, turning disrupted commutes into organized marches

The Union Home Ministry extended the suspension of mobile internet services around Delhi's Jantar Mantar until midnight during the CJP protest over the NEET paper leak. The restrictions, imposed under the Telecommunications Act, cite public safety and emergency concerns amid continuing demonstrations

Several students participating in the Jantar Mantar protest said they concealed their travel plans from their families to join the agitation over the alleged NEET paper leak. They described the movement as a fight to protect the integrity and future of India's education system

Mehbooba Mufti expressed support for the CJP-led protest over alleged recruitment exam irregularities, describing it as a movement to protect the Constitution and democracy while urging the government to address students' concerns and ensure transparency

Union Minister J P Nadda said the government is ready for another round of talks with the CJP over the NEET protest, offering his office or residence as the venue. The student group reiterated its preference for Jantar Mantar or a neutral location

As the Jantar Mantar protest continued, social media users shared tips on coping with internet shutdowns, navigation, communication and minimizing exposure to tear gas. Protesters also exchanged practical ideas to prepare for disruptions and protect themselves during demonstrations