The demonstrators demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, while calling for greater transparency, accountability and reforms in the education system

NCP (SP) workers also staged a protest in Dongri area of Mumbai against the alleged examination paper leak in Mumbai on Wednesday

The gathering, at Dadar, was organised in support of students, activists and the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) movement

Some demonstrators were reportedly detained during the initial stages of the protest

Despite the detentions, participants regrouped at Shivaji Park and continued with the demonstration

Participants said they wanted stronger action against examination malpractice and reforms to restore public confidence in the education system

Protesters said there was a heavy police presence around Chaityabhoomi before the gathering at Shivaji Park

Protesters raised slogans including "Inquilab Zindabad", "Jai Bhim", and "Dharmendra Pradhan must resign" as they expressed support for students affected by the alleged examination irregularities

Despite police action, the demonstration remained peaceful on Wednesday

Those attending the protest urged authorities to improve transparency in public examinations

The protest forms part of a wider campaign by student groups and activists seeking reforms in exams and resignation of the Union Education Minister Pradhan

Parts of Mumbai on Wednesday continued to witness protest in support of ongoing agitation at Jantar Mantar in Delhi

Raj Thackeray joined the protesters in Dadar and addressed the crowds

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray along with his cousin and MNS leader Amit Thackeray also attended the gathering, where students, youth and activists had assembled to protest

Huge crowds were seen gathering at Shivaji Park to protest