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- Thousands of protesters regrouped at the Cockroach Janta Party protest site at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, after security forces partially cleared the area and used force the previous day.
- Tents and parts of the main stage demolished on Monday evening were rebuilt overnight, and the crowd grew from a few hundred in the morning to thousands by evening.
- Protesters are demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and several first-time participants said Monday's police action prompted them to join despite the risk of lathicharge.
- Police initially blocked entry but allowed people in as crowds swelled outside.
What to watch next
- Possible further police action to clear the rebuilt tents and stage at Jantar Mantar
- Any response or comment from Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan or the government on the protesters' resignation demand
- Whether the growing number of first-time protesters continues to expand the demonstrations
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