Thousands of CJP supporters marched towards Parliament demanding accountability over NEET paper leak and other exam irregularities, while authorities deployed forces to control the crowd. Police confronted demonstrators with lathi-charge and tear gas, yet protesters reached near Parliament, escalating tensions.
JP Nadda Meets CJP Representatives
CJP spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka met Union Health Minister JP Nadda on July 20 to present their demands formally. Nadda confirmed, “This morning, protesters proposed dialogue with the government for the first time. We started discussions at 11:50 AM in a positive atmosphere. The delegation explained their concerns, and by 4 PM, they submitted a written memorandum. I requested protesters to end their sit-in and cooperate to restore normalcy.”
आज सुबह पहली बार प्रदर्शनकारियों की ओर से सरकार के साथ बातचीत करने का प्रस्ताव आया और सुबह 11:50 AM से ही हमारी बातचीत जारी है।
सौहार्दपूर्ण वातावरण में मुलाकात हुई। उनके डेलीगेशन के साथ विस्तार से पहले मौखिक चर्चा हुई और उनके द्वारा लगभग 4 बजे मुझे लिखित याचिका दी गई।
मैंने… pic.twitter.com/HLCl20RBSp
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) July 20, 2026
Protesters Demand Resignation and Compensation
CJP leaders clarified that demands include immediate resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, release of Sonam Wangchuk, and compensation of Rs 1 crore to families of students who committed suicide. Saurav Das posted on X, “We informed Nadda of all our demands and await further government action.”
Opposition and Congress Support Protest
SP leaders including Dimple Yadav joined protesters at Jantar-Mantar, highlighting youth frustration over government inaction. Congress and other opposition parties supported raising education accountability issues in Parliament. Protests gained additional focus as citizens demanded systemic reforms.
Protesters Continue Vigilance Amid Rising Tensions
Despite police intervention and internet disruptions, CJP and supporters maintained pressure, ensuring NEET paper leak, student suicides, and education system flaws remained under public scrutiny.
