The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest continued at Jantar Mantar, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and citing alleged examination irregularities. Political leaders said they would raise the issue during Parliament’s upcoming Monsoon Session, and the protest has drawn support from various political and civil‑society figures.

Accounts differ on the length of the protest. The Hindu reported that the demonstration entered its 15th day, while siasat.com reported it entered its 16th day.

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has been on a hunger strike. Multiple outlets confirmed he is on his seventh day of hunger strike, while siasat.com reported it as his eighth day. He has lost over 5 kilograms, according to the Times of India, and around six kilograms, according to siasat.com. The Times of India also reported that his blood pressure and sugar levels have been declining.

A student participating in the protest was hospitalised, according to the Hindu. Abhijeet Dipke of the CJP urged the government to act and encouraged public support at Jantar Mantar, as reported by the Times of India.

Ria’s father was present at the protest; Ria was a 23‑year‑old NEET aspirant who allegedly died by suicide in Dehradun, according to siasat.com.