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Police Clash Injures 60 Protesters Demanding Minister Resignation

7/22/2026

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Police used tear gas and batons on Cockroach Janata Party marchers on July 20, injuring 60 protesters and 118 officers.
Protesters demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and reforms to the NEET exam after leak scandals.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk, on a three-week hunger strike, was taken to a hospital by police.
Health Minister J.P. Nadda met leaders and said he would raise their demands.
Home Minister Amit Shah consulted cabinet colleagues after the clashes.

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Police used tear gas and batons on Cockroach Janata Party marchers on July 20, injuring 60 protesters and 118 officers.
Protesters demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and reforms to the NEET exam after leak scandals.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk, on a three-week hunger strike, was taken to a hospital by police.
Health Minister J.P. Nadda met leaders and said he would raise their demands.
Home Minister Amit Shah consulted cabinet colleagues after the clashes.