The Cockroach Janta Party announced the withdrawal of its agitation in Delhi after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from his post [1].

The resolution of the protest marks a significant shift in the government's response to allegations of a NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. The controversy had sparked widespread unrest among students and activists, leading to a prolonged standoff between the party and the administration.

Saurav Das, chief spokesperson for the Cockroach Janta Party, said the group is ending the protest in good faith. He said the decision follows an understanding that agreed-upon terms will be executed within specific timelines [1].

The agitation had lasted for over one month [2], centering on Jantar Mantar in Delhi [3]. The protests caused significant disruptions to the city's infrastructure, including the closure of several transit hubs. Following the announcement of the withdrawal, the gates of all Delhi Metro stations were reopened [2].

Hours after Pradhan's exit, the government appointed Pralhad Joshi as the new Education Minister [4]. This rapid transition was intended to stabilize the ministry while addressing the demands of the protesting group [4].

Despite the withdrawal of the agitation, police reinforced security at Jantar Mantar to maintain order as the crowds dispersed [3]. The agreement between the CJP and the government focused on the resolution of the paper-leak scandal, and the implementation of systemic reforms to prevent future occurrences [1, 2].

Das said the party's decision to step down was predicated on the government's commitment to the agreed-upon schedule. The CJP has indicated it will monitor the execution of these terms to ensure the government adheres to the promised timelines [1].

“Cockroach Janta Party declares that we withdraw the agitation in good faith”

The resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan and the subsequent appointment of Pralhad Joshi suggest that the government viewed a leadership change as the only viable path to quell the public outcry over the NEET-UG 2026 leaks. By agreeing to specific timelines for reform, the administration has shifted from a defensive posture to a conditional commitment, though the stability of this peace depends entirely on the government's ability to meet the CJP's terms.