The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) staged a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi over an alleged leak of the NEET-UG 2026 examination paper [1].
The demonstration signals growing pressure on the Indian government to address systemic failures in high-stakes testing. The CJP is demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to ensure accountability for the breach [2].
Abhijeet Dipke, leader of the CJP, arrived in India to lead the movement and urged students and parents to join the cause [1]. A few hundred supporters continued an overnight sit-in at the venue to maintain visibility for their demands [3]. The party established a seven-day deadline for the government to take concrete action regarding the exam-paper issue [1].
Government officials, including Home Minister Amit Shah, Health Minister J.P. Nadda, and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, have been involved in the response. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also commented on the leak [1].
As the protests continued, the government set up talks with CJP leadership to resolve the crisis [2]. To manage the crowds and prevent coordination, authorities suspended internet services near Jantar Mantar [2].
Reports on the duration of the protest vary. Some sources said the CJP intended to continue its presence at Jantar Mantar despite the end of a separate hunger strike by activist Sonam Wangchuk [2]. Other reports said the protest was called off following the conclusion of Wangchuk's strike [2].
“The CJP is demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.”
The clash between the CJP and the central government highlights the volatility of India's competitive examination system. By targeting the Education Minister and utilizing a public sit-in, the CJP is attempting to turn a technical failure in exam security into a broader political demand for leadership change. The government's decision to suspend internet services suggests a priority on containment over open dialogue.
