Protesters from the Cockroach Janta Party continue their sit-in in New Delhi while demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The movement highlights growing youth frustration over alleged irregularities in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). The persistence of the protest despite police intervention suggests a deepening crisis of trust in the national examination system.
Demonstrators have gathered at Jantar Mantar, though some reports indicate the group moved to a sit-in near Kerala House after police cleared the primary site. The unrest follows a meeting between protesters and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Delhi Police used lathi-charges to disperse crowds, resulting in several injured protesters [1]. Law enforcement officials have registered five FIRs against the participants [1]. Some reports also indicate the use of tear gas during the police crackdown [2].
The Cockroach Janta Party, led by figures including Abhijeet Dipke and Sonam Wangchuk, is calling for justice and accountability regarding the exam process [3]. The group said that the current leadership of the education ministry must be held responsible for the irregularities [3].
Despite the legal actions and physical confrontations, the youth-led movement has vowed to continue its demonstrations [2]. The protesters remain focused on securing a transparent investigation into the NEET results, and ensuring systemic reforms to prevent future discrepancies [3].
“Protesters are demanding justice and accountability over alleged NEET examination irregularities.”
The escalation of the Cockroach Janta Party protests reflects a broader trend of youth-led mobilization in India over educational equity and administrative transparency. By targeting the Education Minister and maintaining a presence in the capital despite police action, the movement is attempting to transform a specific grievance about exam irregularities into a wider demand for government accountability.
