Protesters from the Cockroach Janata Party demonstrated at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on July 22, 2026, to demand reforms following alleged NEET-UG exam paper leaks [4].
The movement signals growing student frustration with the integrity of India's medical entrance examinations and the demand for a transition to fully computer-based testing to prevent fraud.
Led by founder Abhijeet Dipke, activist Saurav Das, and student Sonam Wangchuk, the group sought accountability for irregularities in the testing process [1]. The demonstration coincided with a Supreme Court hearing involving Justices P.S. Narasimha and Alok Aradhe [1].
Government representatives met with the group at the Constitution Club of India to discuss the grievances [1]. Despite these talks, tensions escalated in central Delhi near Sansad Marg, where authorities implemented an internet shutdown [2]. The suspension of internet services was scheduled to last until 6 a.m. the following day [2].
The unrest resulted in casualties and arrests. Five police officers were injured during the protest [2]. Additionally, police detained more than 25 students [1].
Wangchuk said there should be no action against peaceful protesters as they seek a transparent examination system [1]. The Cockroach Janata Party continues to push for a digital overhaul of the national testing mechanism to eliminate the possibility of physical paper leaks [3].
“Five police officers were injured during the protest.”
The escalation from a student protest to a central-Delhi internet shutdown and Supreme Court involvement highlights the systemic volatility surrounding high-stakes competitive exams in India. By demanding a shift to computer-based testing, the Cockroach Janata Party is targeting the physical logistics of exam administration as the primary vulnerability for corruption, suggesting that only a digital transformation can restore public trust in the meritocratic process.
