Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on July 25, 2026 [4], leading the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) to end its protest at Jantar Mantar.

The resignation marks a significant concession by the Indian government to a grassroots movement demanding accountability for education system failures and legal relief for activists.

CJP leaders announced the end of the sit-in after the government accepted several key demands. These include the withdrawal of First Information Reports (FIRs) filed against protesters, and promised compensation for the families of NEET victims [1], [2]. The government also pledged to implement specific education-reform measures [2].

"We have achieved our demands and are calling off the protest," a CJP leader said [2].

Reports on the exact duration of the protest vary across sources. India Today reported the sit-in lasted 49 days [3], while WION stated it lasted 37 days [3], and LiveMint cited a period of 36 days [1].

Despite the resolution, some party members suggested that the minister's departure is only the beginning of a larger shift. "Pradhan's resignation is just a trailer," a CJP spokesperson said [1].

The victory celebrations at Jantar Mantar followed the official confirmation of Pradhan's exit from the cabinet [1]. The CJP has maintained that the pressure from the public sit-in forced the administration to address the grievances of students and educators.

“"We have achieved our demands and are calling off the protest"”

The resignation of a Union Minister under pressure from a targeted protest suggests a shift in the government's approach to handling student-led unrest. By combining legal amnesty for protesters with financial compensation and promised policy reforms, the administration has opted for a total reset to stabilize the education sector and clear the political deadlock at Jantar Mantar.