A delegation from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) met with Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda in New Delhi to submit three major demands [1].
This meeting represents an escalation of protests in the capital, linking educational grievances with the detention of a prominent activist. The demands target both the health and education portfolios of the federal government.
The CJP is calling for the immediate release of Sonam Wangchuk [1]. Additionally, the group is demanding the resignation or removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan [1].
The third demand focuses on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). The delegation requested ₹1 crore [2] in compensation for the families of NEET aspirants who have died.
These requests come amid ongoing demonstrations in the city. Regarding the security situation at the protest site, Saurav Das said, "No further "crackdown" will take place at Jantar Mantar" [2].
The delegation sought to hold the Education Minister accountable for the circumstances surrounding the NEET exams while pressuring the government to resolve the legal status of Wangchuk [1].
“The group is seeking the release of Sonam Wangchuk and compensation for families of deceased NEET aspirants.”
The convergence of these demands suggests a strategy by the CJP to unite disparate grievances, ranging from regional activism in Ladakh to national examination failures, into a single political platform to pressure the current administration.
