A student protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar over examination-related issues and demands for greater accountability brought several student representatives into the public eye. Among them was JNU research scholar Neha Bora, who was seen participating in the demonstrations and addressing gatherings during the protest.Bora, a Ph.D. scholar at the School of Arts and Aesthetics, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), has previously been associated with student activities on campus. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Delhi and later earned a master’s degree from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi. During the protest, Bora undertook a hunger strike that reportedly lasted 23 days. According to reports from the protest site, her health was monitored throughout the fast. Her participation and speeches during the demonstrations received attention on social media, alongside those of several other student activists involved in the movement.As the protest gathered momentum, it evolved beyond concerns over examination irregularities into a wider campaign demanding accountability in the education system. The agitation at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar brought together students from universities and coaching hubs across the country under the banner of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and other student groups. Among the key demands were the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, reforms to the examination system, withdrawal of police cases against protesters and compensation for families affected by the alleged exam paper leak crisis. The demonstrations drew national attention after clashes between protesters and police, with videos from the protest site circulating widely on social media.The movement culminated in the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, after which protest organisers announced the suspension of the agitation, saying the government had agreed to their principal demands, including initiating examination reforms. Disclaimer: This article is based on publicly available reports and is intended to provide factual information about recent developments. It does not endorse or oppose any individual, organisation or protest.
