Story perspectives

Protesters Stay, Demand Minister’s Resignation Over Exam Failures

7/21/2026

Summary

Story summary

Cockroach protesters stayed in a sit-in Tuesday after a march to Parliament met tear gas.
Hundreds camped at Jantar Mantar demanding Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resign over exam failures and compensation for families of suicides.
Delhi Police reported 180 injuries, including 118 staff and 60 protesters.
Amnesty International said the baton charge suppressed dissent in India.
A minister’s Monday meeting with leaders failed to secure Pradhan’s resignation or reforms.

1 of 1

Story summary

Cockroach protesters stayed in a sit-in Tuesday after a march to Parliament met tear gas.
Hundreds camped at Jantar Mantar demanding Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resign over exam failures and compensation for families of suicides.
Delhi Police reported 180 injuries, including 118 staff and 60 protesters.
Amnesty International said the baton charge suppressed dissent in India.
A minister’s Monday meeting with leaders failed to secure Pradhan’s resignation or reforms.