The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) led a series of protests at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to demand the resignation of Pradhan [1].

The demonstrations highlight growing youth frustration over alleged irregularities in national examinations, specifically the NEET exam, which have sparked calls for government accountability [1], [2].

Founder Abhijeet Dipke and activists including Sonam Wangchuk organized the gathering, which began on June 20, 2026 [2], [4]. The protest continued for 11 days as of the latest reports [4]. Dipke said parents should allow their children to join the movement as the group attempted to march toward the Prime Minister's residence [1], [3].

Security was tightened at Jantar Mantar as the crowd grew. Reports on the number of participants varied, with some sources citing thousands of protesters present while party spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka said millions more would come [2], [5]. Despite the presence of the crowd, the Delhi Police had not yet given the march a go-ahead [1].

The government response has remained a point of contention for the organizers. Ranka said a meeting with JP Nadda was a "waste of time" [1]. To pressure the administration, Dipke said, "We have set a seven-day deadline for the government to act on exam lapses" [2].

Legal and police actions followed the unrest. Authorities detained 70 people [1] and filed six FIRs in connection with the events [5]. The protests also involved a hunger strike by Sonam Wangchuk, whose health deteriorated as the demonstration entered its second week [4].

“We have set a seven-day deadline for the government to act on exam lapses”

The mobilization by the Cockroach Janta Party reflects a broader trend of youth-led political activism in India centered on educational integrity. By linking specific examination lapses to the demand for a high-ranking official's resignation, the movement attempts to transform administrative grievances into a larger political mandate for transparency in national testing systems.