The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is holding a sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The demonstration highlights growing public anger over systemic failures in India's national medical entrance examinations and the detention of high-profile activists.
The CJP, led by founder Abhijeet Dipke and chief spokesperson Saurav Das, alleges that a leak of the NEET examination paper led to the deaths of 17 aspirants [4]. The group is demanding ₹1 crore in compensation for the families of those students [1].
Dipke has used sharp language to describe the Education Minister's role in the scandal. "Dharmendra Pradhan is the real terrorist," Dipke said [3].
Beyond the exam scandal, the protesters are calling for the release of activist Sonam Wangchuk, whom they state is being detained. The CJP has vowed that the demonstration will not end until the government meets its demands.
"We will continue our protest until Mr. Pradhan steps down," Das said [2].
The sit-in has seen a sustained presence in New Delhi. The protest reached its second day on June 21, 2026 [3], and continued through June 24, 2026, marking five consecutive days of action [4].
“"Dharmendra Pradhan is the real terrorist."”
This protest reflects a broader trend of civic unrest in India centered on educational integrity and the perceived lack of accountability for high-ranking officials. By linking the NEET paper leak to the detention of Sonam Wangchuk, the CJP is attempting to coalesce disparate grievances into a single movement against the current administration's governance of education and civil liberties.
