Jantar Mantar
Coverage of Jantar Mantar in the Nexus archive.
- Pawar, Kejriwal, other Opposition leaders visit Jantar Mantar after crackdown; back CJP protest
Sharad Pawar and Supriya Sule visited Jantar Mantar to meet injured protesters and members of the movement, condemning police action during an attempted march to Parliament. Opposition leaders, including Pawar and Kejriwal, supported the CJP protest following the crackdown.
- Braving rain, thousands re-group at CJP protest site at Jantar Mantar
Thousands gathered at the CJP protest site at Jantar Mantar despite rain, with the crowd growing from 200-300 in the morning to thousands by evening. Many first-time participants cited 'brutal' police action as the reason for joining the protest.
- India’s youth-led Cockroach movement vows to keep demanding reforms after police crackdown
India's youth-led Cockroach movement continues demanding educational reforms and government accountability after a police crackdown involving tear gas and beatings. The protest, which has drawn support from professionals and families, faces resistance from authorities, with Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan refusing to resign over alleged examination system failures.
- AIDYO, AIMSS condemn police brutalities on protesting students at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi
AIDYO and AIMSS staged a protest in Dharwad condemning police brutalities on students at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The demonstration followed police actions against protesters at the site on Monday.
- Left MPs visit Jantar Mantar, demand Amit Shah's statement in Parliament over police action
Left MPs visited Jantar Mantar and demanded that Amit Shah address police actions in Parliament. CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas criticized the government, stating there is a virtual martial law and police brutality against students.
- India’s youth-led Cockroach movement vows to continue protest after police crackdown
India’s youth-led Cockroach movement vows to continue protests at Jantar Mantar after police used tear gas and batons to disperse demonstrators. Protesters demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over exam system failures, with tensions escalating as authorities failed to meet their demands during talks.
- India’s youth-led Cockroach movement vows to continue protest after police crackdown
India's youth-led Cockroach movement vows to continue protests at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi after police used tear gas and batons to disperse demonstrators. Protesters demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged examination system failures, with over 180 injuries reported. The movement, initially satirical, has evolved into a nationwide campaign addressing exam leaks, unemployment, and government accountability.
- India’s youth-led Cockroach movement vows to continue protest after police crackdown
India’s youth-led Cockroach movement continues its protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi after police used tear gas and batons to disperse demonstrators demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination system failures. The movement, which began as a satirical campaign, has evolved into a nationwide push for exam reforms, accountability, and compensation for families affected by exam irregularities.
- AIIMS doctors appeal to President over inquiry into events at Jantar Mantar, Wangchuk's hospitalisation
AIIMS doctors, through the RDA, have appealed to the President regarding an inquiry into events at Jantar Mantar and the hospitalization of Wangchuk. The RDA emphasized the democratic right to peaceful protest and urged constructive dialogue to address concerns.
- 'We won't stop': India's 'Cockroach' movement vows to protest until education minister resigns
India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement pledged to continue protests until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns, following violent clashes in New Delhi where 180 people were injured. The protests, demanding examination reforms, gained significant social media traction and marked one of the largest street rallies in Delhi in five years.
- CJP protest in Delhi LIVE: Protesters reclaim Jantar Mantar protest site; Wangchuk to continue indefinite fast
Protesters reclaimed the Jantar Mantar protest site in Delhi amid police action that injured several people. Wangchuk has announced an indefinite fast as part of the demonstration.
- India police use tear gas to stop march on Parliament by Cockroach movement supporters
India police used tear gas and batons to block supporters of the Cockroach movement from marching to Parliament to demand the education minister’s resignation. The movement, which originated after a Supreme Court comment likening unemployed youth to cockroaches, has grown into a youth-led campaign fueled by anger over exam leaks and systemic issues. Government representatives held initial outreach talks with movement leaders amid a tense standoff.
- Police in India clash with youth-led Cockroach party supporters near Parliament
Police in India clashed with supporters of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party near Parliament as protesters demanded the resignation of the education minister. The movement, sparked by a Supreme Court comment comparing unemployed youth to 'cockroaches,' has grown into a campaign against government policies on education exams and leaks, with recent confrontations escalating tensions.
- Police fire tear gas at India's Cockroach movement supporters as they attempt a march to Parliament
Police in New Delhi used tear gas and batons against supporters of India's Cockroach movement during an unauthorized march to Parliament demanding the education minister’s resignation. The movement, which originated as a satirical response to a Supreme Court comment comparing unemployed youth to 'cockroaches,' has grown into a youth-led campaign opposing exam leaks and government policies.
- Police fire tear gas at India’s Cockroach movement supporters as they attempt a march to Parliament
Police in New Delhi used tear gas and batons to disperse supporters of India’s Cockroach movement during an unauthorized march to Parliament, where they demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The movement, which originated from a Supreme Court chief justice’s comment comparing unemployed youth to 'cockroaches,' has grown into a youth-led campaign over leaked entrance exams and education system reforms.
- Indian police clash with ‘cockroaches’ marching to protest exam irregularities
Indian police in New Delhi used baton charges against protesters demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam irregularities, including question paper leaks and technical glitches. The clash occurred near the Jantar Mantar protest site as demonstrators attempted to march to parliament.
- India's Cockroach movement supporters gather to attempt a march to Parliament
Thousands of supporters of the Cockroach movement gathered in New Delhi to march toward Parliament, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan despite police denying protest permission. The movement, sparked by a Supreme Court comment comparing unemployed youth to 'cockroaches,' has gained momentum over leaked exams and flawed education systems, with protesters camping at Jantar Mantar and calling for reforms.
- India's Cockroach movement supporters gather to attempt a march to Parliament
Supporters of India's Cockroach Janta Party gathered at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to plan a march toward Parliament, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam paper leaks. The protest occurred ahead of the monsoon session's opening day.
- Police baton-charge supporters of India's cockroach movement as thousands gather for march on parliament
Police in New Delhi used batons against supporters of India's 'cockroach' movement during a protest near parliament, despite denied permission for the march. The movement, challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was galvanized by the forced hospitalization of activist Sonam Wangchuk and protests over leaked medical exam papers affecting 2 million students.
- India's Cockroach movement supporters gather to attempt a march to Parliament
Thousands of supporters of the Cockroach movement attempted a march to India's Parliament, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and reforms, despite police blocking the protest. The movement emerged after a Supreme Court comment likened unemployed youth to cockroaches and has gained momentum due to exam leaks and student suicides.
- India's Cockroach movement supporters gather to attempt a march to Parliament
Thousands of supporters of the youth-led Cockroach movement gathered to march to India's Parliament, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan despite police denying permission. The protest, sparked by Supreme Court remarks comparing unemployed youth to 'cockroaches' and leaks in high-stakes exams, has drawn widespread attention and support from opposition groups and activists.
- CJP protest in Delhi LIVE: Will end fasting today if government takes accountability for failures in education system, says Sonam Wangchuk
The CJP protest in Delhi, led by Sonam Wangchuk, involves a 1.5-kilometre march starting at Jantar Mantar, passing through Patel Chowk, and ending at the new Parliament building. Wangchuk stated the protest will end if the government takes accountability for failures in the education system.
- CJP's night vigil begins, crowds camp at Jantar Mantar on eve of Parliament march call
Crowds gathered at Jantar Mantar for the CJP's protest site as preparations began for a march to Parliament. The vigil continued overnight ahead of the planned demonstration.
- Will end fast if education accountability issue raised in Parliament Monsoon Session: Wife Gitanjali conveys Wangchuk’s message
Gitanjali Wangchuk conveyed her husband's message urging a peaceful march to address education accountability in the Parliament Monsoon Session. Sonam requested participants to ensure the protest does not get misused.
- Thousands gather at Jantar Mantar ahead of CJP’s march to Parliament
Thousands gathered at Jantar Mantar ahead of a planned march to Parliament by the CJP. The protest site was overwhelmed due to activist Sonam Wangchuk's forced hospitalisation.
- Pinarayi Vijayan expresses solidarity with protesters at Jantar Mantar
Pinarayi Vijayan, Kerala Leader of the Opposition, expressed solidarity with protesters at Jantar Mantar, stating the protests defend democratic rights and resist 'authoritarian rule of Sangh Parivar and Narendra Modi government'.
- Uddhav Thackeray calls for ‘BJP-free’ Ram movement
Uddhav Thackeray, leader of Shiv Sena (UBT), criticizes the BJP-led Union government for alleged financial misappropriation at the Ayodhya Ram temple and police action against protesters at Jantar Mantar. He calls for a 'BJP-free' Ram movement.
- Left parties condemn Wangchuk's removal, use of force; back ongoing protest
Left parties have condemned the removal of Sonam Wangchuk from a protest site at Jantar Mantar by Delhi Police and criticized the use of force. The protest, now in its 21st day, saw a thinner presence when the removal occurred, according to CPI(ML) Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya.
- Indian police forcibly hospitalize a prominent Cockroach Party activist on hunger strike
Indian police forcibly hospitalized Sonam Wangchuk, a 59-year-old education reform activist, after his health deteriorated during a 20-day hunger strike linked to the Cockroach Party movement demanding education reform. The movement, which originated after a Supreme Court justice compared unemployed youth to 'cockroaches,' seeks resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and system reforms. Activists disputed the hospitalization, claiming it was an attempt to suppress the protest.
- CJP protest: Woman hurls ink-like liquid at Abhijeet Dipke at Jantar Mantar
A woman hurled an ink-like liquid at Abhijeet Dipke during a CJP protest at Jantar Mantar. Her identity and motive remain unknown, and she has been detained by police.
- Wangchuk’s removal from Jantar Mantar: Congress accuses govt of crushing peaceful protest
Wangchuk was removed from Jantar Mantar, and the Congress party accused the government of suppressing peaceful protests. The Congress criticized the BJP as the most undemocratic and anti-democratic political party in the world.
- Indian police forcibly hospitalize a prominent Cockroach Party activist on hunger strike
Indian police forcibly hospitalized Sonam Wangchuk, a prominent activist, after his health declined during a 20-day hunger strike linked to the Cockroach Party movement for education reform. The movement demands the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and seeks reforms following exam paper leaks and student suicides. The Cockroach Party accused authorities of abducting Wangchuk, while police cited medical advice and a court directive for his hospitalization.
- Security tightened at Jantar Mantar, Safdarjung Hospital after Wangchuk shifted amid protest row
Security measures were increased at Jantar Mantar and Safdarjung Hospital after Wangchuk was moved amid a protest. The Cockroach Janata Party reported that Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali Angmo, was prohibited from bringing a phone to visit him in the emergency ward.
- Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk forcibly moved to hospital after 20-day hunger strike
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly hospitalized by Delhi police after a 20-day hunger strike protesting India’s examination system and demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The Delhi High Court ordered medical monitoring of Wangchuk, citing health concerns, as protests by students and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continued at Jantar Mantar.
- Indian police hospitalize an activist who's on a hunger strike for education reform
Indian police hospitalized activist Sonam Wangchuk after his health deteriorated during a 20-day hunger strike linked to the Cockroach Janta Party movement for education reform. The movement demands the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged exam paper leaks and seeks systemic changes, with protests ongoing at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
- Indian police hospitalize an activist who's on a hunger strike for education reform
Indian police hospitalized activist Sonam Wangchuk after his health declined during a 20-day hunger strike linked to the Cockroach Janta Party movement demanding education reform. The movement, sparked by a Supreme Court comment comparing unemployed youth to 'cockroaches,' seeks the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged exam paper leaks and calls for systemic changes. Police cited medical advice and a court directive for the hospital transfer, which protesters contested.
- Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Wangchuk taken to hospital; Abhijeet Dipke under detention, says Delhi Police
Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalized during a hunger strike, and Abhijeet Dipke is under detention according to Delhi Police. The Cockroach Janta Party accused Delhi Police of using lathi-charges on students at the Jantar Mantar protest site.
- India: Police move activist Sonam Wangchuk to hospital on court orders
India's New Delhi police moved activist Sonam Wangchuk to a hospital under court orders and asked protesters, including students and supporters of the Cockroach Janata Party, to vacate the Jantar Mantar site. The protest was against the education minister.
- Sajad Lone, Altaf Bukhari will not join NC’s Statehood protest in Delhi; Congress to take part
Sajad Lone and Altaf Bukhari will not participate in the National Conference's Statehood protest in Delhi. Lone questioned the timing and motive, while Bukhari claimed the protest aims to empower the government rather than people. Congress has announced its participation in the protest.
- Jantar Mantar protest: Sonam Wangchuk’s health condition entered critical stage, says doctor
Sonam Wangchuk's health has deteriorated to a critical stage due to a hunger strike, with a doctor noting he has lost over 9 kg and his body is consuming muscles, potentially leading to organ damage.