Delhi police clashed with Cockroach Janta Party supporters at Jantar Mantar, detaining more than 25 students during a "Chalo Sansad" protest march [1].
The confrontation highlights growing tension over alleged leaks of the NEET exam paper, an issue that has sparked widespread student unrest and demands for government accountability.
Police denied permission for the march on Sunday, leading to a lathicharge and the subsequent detention of more than 25 students [1]. The protest, which entered its 35th day this Friday, centers on the demand for the resignation of Education Minister Pradhan [3].
Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike late Thursday night after 26 days [2]. While Wangchuk has ceased his fast, the movement remains active at Jantar Mantar.
Representatives of the Cockroach Janta Party and government officials scheduled talks at the Constitution Club of India to address the grievances [1, 2]. Despite these discussions, the group maintains its stance on the leadership of the education ministry.
"The protest will continue until Pradhan resigns," a Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson said [3].
The Delhi High Court is expected to hear an urgent plea related to the student protests following the police action [1]. The CJP continues to mobilize supporters to pressure the administration over the integrity of national examinations.
“The protest will continue until Pradhan resigns.”
The intersection of student activism and high-profile hunger strikes puts significant pressure on India's education ministry. By linking the NEET paper leak allegations to a specific demand for a ministerial resignation, the Cockroach Janta Party has shifted the protest from a policy grievance to a political confrontation, potentially prolonging the unrest until a leadership change or a comprehensive judicial resolution occurs.
