Stone-pelting erupts after education minister Dharmendra Pradhan quits; tear gas, lathicharge used as CJP says protest will continue
Fresh violence erupted at Jantar Mantar on Saturday after education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned. Security forces used tear gas and a mild lathicharge to disperse the agitated crowd. The Cockroach Janta Party protest continued, demanding compensation and action against police. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke stated the agitation would not end with the minister's resignation. The student-led protest began over NEET examination irregularities and has grown significantly.
Fresh violence erupted at Jantar Mantar on Saturday after education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned. Security forces used tear gas and a mild lathicharge to disperse the agitated crowd. The Cockroach Janta Party protest continued, demanding compensation and action against police. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke stated the agitation would not end with the minister's resignation. The student-led protest began over NEET examination irregularities and has grown significantly.
