Supporters of the Cockroach Janata Party gathered at Jantar Mantar in Delhi this Saturday to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The demonstration highlights growing public frustration regarding the integrity of national standardized testing and the transparency of government grading systems in India.
Led by founder Abhijeet Dipke, the group began their protest at 9 a.m. [2]. The demonstrators are calling for Pradhan's immediate departure from office following allegations of irregularities surrounding the NEET 2026 paper leak [1].
Protesters specifically cited concerns regarding the Central Board of Secondary Education's On-Screen Marking system [3]. The group argues that these systemic failures have compromised the fairness of the examination process for students across the country.
Dipke sought a police nod to ensure the protest could proceed at the historic Jantar Mantar site [2]. The gathering is part of a broader effort by the Cockroach Janata Party to bring attention to perceived corruption and mismanagement within the education ministry [1].
While the government has not issued a formal response to the specific demands of the Cockroach Janata Party, the protest reflects a trend of student-led and civic unrest regarding the 2026 examination cycle [3]. The group intends to maintain their presence at the site to keep pressure on the administration.
“Supporters gather at Jantar Mantar to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.”
This protest underscores a critical lack of trust in India's high-stakes examination infrastructure. By targeting the Education Minister over the NEET 2026 leak and CBSE marking systems, the Cockroach Janata Party is tapping into a wider anxiety among students that academic merit is being undermined by administrative failure or corruption.
