The satirical Cockroach Janta Party organized a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on June 6, 2026, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan [1].
The demonstration highlights growing public frustration over alleged leaks in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and the perceived failure of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to address the crisis.
Activist and innovator Sonam Wangchuk joined the protest to support the call for systemic reform. "Not only exam or education, change needs to be in all systems," Wangchuk said [2].
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, led the group in calling for the minister's departure. "We demand the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan," Dipke said [4].
Protesters gathered at the Parliament Street police station before moving toward Jantar Mantar. The group alleges that the Education Ministry and CBSE have failed to take decisive action following the paper leak, leaving students in a state of uncertainty.
Security was a significant presence throughout the city. Reports on the scale of the deployment vary, with estimates ranging from around 4,000 [3] to over 5,000 police personnel [2] stationed across Delhi.
Local authorities had granted permission for the gathering. A Delhi Police spokesperson said, "Permission has been granted for the protest at Jantar Mantar" [4]. While some reports indicate permission was granted on Friday, June 5, other accounts state it was finalized on Saturday morning [4].
“"Not only exam or education, change needs to be in all systems,"”
The involvement of a high-profile activist like Sonam Wangchuk alongside a satirical political entity suggests that the NEET paper leak controversy has evolved from a technical administrative failure into a broader symbol of systemic institutional distrust in India's education sector.
