Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), said the party's protest in Delhi will not be called off [1, 3].
The demonstration centers on demands for government action regarding recent exam lapses. The movement targets Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, signaling a deepening conflict between student activists and the education ministry.
Based primarily at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, the protest has seen Dipke lead crowds in demanding systemic accountability [4]. Dipke said the Education Minister is a "real terrorist" [3].
The CJP previously established a deadline of seven days for the government to take action [4]. While the group has maintained its presence at the protest site, there have been conflicting reports regarding the nature of their future activities.
Dipke previously apologized to injured students and said, "We won't march again because…" [2]. However, he later clarified the broader status of the movement to India Today, saying, "The movement would not be called off" [1].
Despite the decision to stop further marches, Dipke said the protest remains active. He vowed to continue the demonstration until Dharmendra Pradhan quits his position [3].
“"The movement would not be called off"”
The persistence of the Cockroach Janta Party protests indicates a growing volatility in student-led activism regarding national examinations. By shifting from active marching to a stationary protest at Jantar Mantar, the group is attempting to maintain political pressure on the Education Ministry while minimizing further physical casualties among participants.
