Abhijeet Dipke, leader of the Cockroach Janta Party, met with government officials Friday to discuss demands regarding the NEET paper-leak controversy [4].

The meeting represents a critical escalation in a student-led movement seeking systemic accountability and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The controversy has sparked nationwide protests over the integrity of medical entrance examinations and student welfare.

The second round of talks took place July 24, 2026 [4], at the Constitution Club of India in New Delhi. The meeting lasted two hours [2]. Union Health Minister JP Nadda and Minister of State in the PMO Dr. Jitendra Singh were involved in the discussions.

Following the session, Dipke addressed protesters at Jantar Mantar. The group is calling for accountability over the leak and better welfare measures for students. JP Nadda said, “The protesters' delegation met me and submitted a written petition following detailed discussions.”

Dipke, who is 30 years old [3], has become a central figure in the movement. He previously questioned on social media, “What if all cockroaches come together?”

The protests have faced police intervention. More than 25 students have been detained by Delhi Police [1]. Amidst the tensions, Dipke raised concerns regarding government surveillance. He said, “Our WhatsApp calls and chats are being monitored.”

While the government has engaged in dialogue, the CJP continues to push for the removal of the Education Minister. The protesters maintain that only high-level resignations, and concrete reforms, will resolve the crisis.

““The protesters' delegation met me and submitted a written petition following detailed discussions,””

The mobilization of Gen Z protesters under the Cockroach Janta Party signifies a shift in how student grievances are being organized in India. By moving from academic petitions to direct political confrontation and organized protests at Jantar Mantar, the movement is attempting to leverage public visibility to force a leadership change within the Ministry of Education.