Protesters from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) are demonstrating at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

The demonstrations highlight growing public frustration over the integrity of national medical entrance exams. Allegations of paper leaks and systemic irregularities in the NEET examination have sparked widespread anger among students and educators across India.

Led by CJP President Abhijeet Dipke, the protest has entered its third day [1]. Thousands of protesters have gathered at the site to voice their grievances [2]. The movement specifically targets Minister Pradhan, alleging that the ministry failed to prevent the leaks or handle the subsequent irregularities effectively.

Security forces have established a heavy presence at Jantar Mantar to maintain law and order [3]. While the primary demonstrations are centered at the monument, the unrest has extended to other parts of the city. One Delhi Police officer was injured during an incident in Connaught Place [4].

Reports on the current status of the protest are conflicting. Some sources said that the demonstrations continue to intensify at Jantar Mantar [3]. However, other reports indicate that Dipke apologized and suggested the group would not march again [5].

Dipke also said the Delhi Police used excessive force against student protesters during the events [5]. The police response has remained a point of contention, with officials saying that the deployment was necessary for public safety [3].

As the protest persists, the CJP continues to call for immediate accountability, and a total overhaul of the examination process to ensure transparency for future candidates.

“Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.”

This protest reflects a deepening crisis of confidence in India's standardized testing infrastructure. The demand for a cabinet-level resignation suggests that the public no longer views the issue as a mere administrative failure, but as a political one. If the government fails to provide a transparent resolution to the NEET leak allegations, it may face sustained unrest from the student demographic, a critical and highly vocal segment of the electorate.