The Cockroach Janta Party staged a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Saturday, June 6, 2024, to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan [1], [2].
The demonstration highlights growing frustration among students regarding the integrity of national competitive exams. Allegations of paper leaks and systemic failures in high-stakes testing can undermine the meritocratic process for thousands of medical aspirants across India.
Led by founder Abhijeet Dipke, the group focused its grievances on the alleged leak of the NEET 2026 examination paper [1], [3]. Protesters also raised concerns regarding irregularities within the CBSE On-Screen Marking system, holding the Education Minister responsible for the oversight [1], [5].
Security was a primary concern for city officials during the event. Delhi police deployed more than 1,000 personnel to manage the crowds and maintain order at the site [1]. Despite the heavy security presence, hundreds of students and supporters gathered at the start of the protest to voice their demands [2].
The group used placards and slogans to criticize the government's handling of the education system. One slogan noted that while the government asked for "Make in India," the students were instead given "Leak in India" [3].
Dipke and his supporters said that the irregularities in the NEET 2026 process have compromised the fairness of the exam [1], [5]. They said that the only viable solution to restore trust in the examination system is the immediate resignation of the minister overseeing the portfolio [2].
“We asked for Make in India, you gave us Leak in India”
The protest reflects a deepening crisis of confidence in India's centralized examination bodies. When students perceive that high-stakes exams like NEET are susceptible to leaks or marking errors, it creates systemic instability and puts immense political pressure on the Ministry of Education to implement more transparent, leak-proof digital infrastructure.
