Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has launched an indefinite protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination irregularities, including the NEET 2026 paper leak and concerns surrounding the CBSE evaluation system.
Key Demands
- Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan.
- Accountability for alleged NEET paper leaks.
- Reforms to ensure transparency and fairness in competitive examinations.
- Action on concerns raised regarding CBSE’s evaluation and marking processes.
What Happened at Jantar Mantar?
Dipke stated that he would not leave the protest site until the minister resigns. Hundreds of supporters, many of them students and young people, gathered at Jantar Mantar, using symbolic protests such as banging steel plates and spoons to draw attention to their demands.
Background
The CJP, which began as a social-media-driven youth movement, has gained significant attention in recent months by highlighting issues such as examination integrity, unemployment, inflation, and governance concerns. Earlier protests organized by the group also centered on demands for Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and broader reforms in the education system.
Government Response
As of now, there has been no indication that the government intends to accept the resignation demand. The protest remains ongoing, and authorities are monitoring the situation while maintaining security around Jantar Mantar.
The movement has become one of the most visible youth-led protests of 2026, reflecting growing frustration among students over examination-related controversies and demands for greater accountability in India’s education system.
