Thousands of Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) supporters gathered at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 21, 2026, to protest alleged examination irregularities [1, 2].

The demonstration highlights growing public anger over the integrity of national testing and the demand for ministerial accountability following allegations of paper leaks in the NEET exam [5].

Protesters, led by CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, sought permission to march from Jantar Mantar toward Parliament [1, 3]. Delhi Police denied the request for the march [3]. When demonstrators attempted to proceed, police used tear gas and lathi charges to disperse the crowd [4].

The protesters are calling for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan [5]. The group said that the ministry failed to prevent irregularities and paper leaks during the NEET examination [5].

Activist Sonam Wangchuk joined the movement and is currently on a hunger strike [6]. The protest coincides with the Parliament monsoon session, as the group seeks to bring the issue of educational transparency to the attention of lawmakers [1].

Several individuals were detained during the clashes, and some police personnel were reported injured [2]. Despite the police action, supporters returned to Jantar Mantar to continue their demonstration [2].

“Thousands of Cockroach Janata Party supporters gathered at Jantar Mantar”

The clash between CJP protesters and Delhi Police underscores the volatility of student and educator grievances regarding the NEET examinations. By linking a hunger strike and a march on Parliament to the demand for a minister's resignation, the movement is attempting to shift the issue from a technical administrative failure to a political crisis of accountability.