A protest march by the Cockroach Janta Party in Delhi turned violent Monday, leaving 118 police officers injured [1].
The clash represents a significant escalation in public anger over the integrity of national academic assessments. The protesters are demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following allegations that the NEET examination paper was leaked [4].
The unrest began at Jantar Mantar and escalated as demonstrators attempted to march toward Parliament House [1, 3]. Delhi police personnel deployed tear gas and batons to disperse the crowd, leading to chaotic scenes where protesters reportedly rushed into nearby cafes to escape the gas [2].
Authorities said 118 police officers sustained injuries during the confrontation [1]. In the aftermath of the violence, police detained about 70 protesters [2].
The Cockroach Janta Party had previously sought a diplomatic resolution to their grievances. "Meeting with JP Nadda was a waste of time," said CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka [5].
The violence in central Delhi disrupted traffic and security operations near the seat of government. The CJP continues to maintain that the resignation of the Education Minister is the only viable solution to the NEET controversy [4].
“118 police officers were injured during the confrontation”
The violent escalation of the CJP protests underscores a deepening crisis of trust in India's competitive examination system. By targeting the Union Education Minister directly, the movement has shifted from a policy critique to a demand for political accountability, signaling that administrative explanations regarding the NEET leaks are no longer sufficient to pacify student and public unrest.
