Scroll.in- Jantar Mantar turned into a carnival after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, sparking widespread joy.
- Protestors were elated, with Simran Arora saying, “The past week has been so emotional… But now we will party.”
- Class X student Aakash Jaiswal demanded Modi's resignation, saying “Now he should go,” and vowed to never vote for Modi.
- Slogans and posters at the protest targeted Modi, including a poster calling him a “fascist” and abusive ditties.
- The movement, started by the Cockroach Janta Party as a meme page, demanded Pradhan's resignation over question paper leaks since June 6.
- This was only the second time since 2014 that the Modi government has fired a minister under public pressure.
- Many protestors expressed continued fear of repercussions, with some refusing to give their names or asking not to be identified.
- Aaron Hangshing and others stated that “Most people here want to see Modi resign”, linking the protest to broader political anger.
Celebrations erupted at Jantar Mantar following the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, a move that has been hailed as a significant victory for student-led protests.
Simran Arora, a 24-year-old protester, expressed her emotions, stating, “The past week has been so emotional. But now we will party.”
The protests, initiated by the Cockroach Janta Party on June 6 over question paper leaks, have gained momentum, leading to Pradhan's resignation, which is only the second ministerial resignation since 2014.1011
Protesters are now calling for Prime Minister Modi to step down, with Aakash Jaiswal, a Class X student, asserting, “Now he should go.”567
The atmosphere at Jantar Mantar was charged with slogans celebrating revolution and the Constitution, alongside posters labeling Modi a “fascist.”
Many attendees expressed concerns about potential police repercussions, with one protester stating, “Most people here want to see Modi resign.”
This movement, which began as a meme page, has effectively pressured the government, showcasing the power of grassroots activism in contemporary India.
“The movement that forced Pradhan's resignation began as a meme page called the Cockroach Janta Party, demanding accountability for question paper leaks since June 6. This marks only the second time since 2014 that the Modi government has fired a minister under public pressure.”
