Thousands Reclaim Delhi Protest Site After Crackdown Injures 60 as NEET Leak Anger Grows
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Updated · BBC.com · Jul 21
Thousands Reclaim Delhi Protest Site After Crackdown Injures 60 as NEET Leak Anger Grows
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jul 21
Summary
Thousands of CJP supporters gathered again at Delhi's Jantar Mantar after police cleared the site, with the group declaring its protest would continue despite Monday's crackdown.
At least 60 protesters were wounded, 70 detained and 118 police injured after demonstrators tried to march on parliament in defiance of a ban; police said protesters turned violent, while CJP accused officers of brutality.
Rahul Gandhi marched with Congress MPs toward Narendra Modi's residence on Tuesday, backing the students' demands and calling for answers over the police action.
The movement hardened after a brief meeting with Health Minister JP Nadda produced no concrete assurances, even as internet restoration exposed videos of security forces beating protesters.
CJP's month-long agitation centers on education reform and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation after the NEET medical entrance exam for 2.28 million candidates was canceled over leak allegations.
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The July 20 Crackdown: How the Cockroach Janta Party Mobilized 371 Million Youth Against Exam Scandals and Sparked a National Uprising
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.