The Cockroach Janta Party staged a 'Chalo Sansad' protest march at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, where participants clashed with local police [1, 2].
The demonstration highlights growing public frustration over alleged irregularities in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), a critical examination for medical aspirants in India.
Protesters gathered to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan [2]. The group sought to march toward Parliament, but Delhi police had denied official permission for the event [1, 2].
During the confrontation, police deployed a lathi-charge against the crowd to disperse the protesters [1, 2]. Despite the clashes and the use of force by security personnel, party leader Abhijeet Dipke was not detained by the authorities [1].
Saurav Das, a spokesperson for the Cockroach Janta Party, said that Dipke remained free despite reports of potential arrests [1]. Dipke continued the protest at Jantar Mantar following the police action [2].
The 'Chalo Sansad' call is part of a broader effort by the party to bring national attention to the education ministry's handling of the NEET examinations. The party maintains that the irregularities necessitate a change in leadership at the ministerial level [2].
“The Cockroach Janta Party staged a 'Chalo Sansad' protest march at Jantar Mantar”
The clash at Jantar Mantar reflects the intensifying tension between student-led political movements and the Indian government regarding examination integrity. By targeting the Union Education Minister, the Cockroach Janta Party is attempting to transform a systemic administrative failure into a political liability for the current administration.
