The Cockroach Janata Party staged a street protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Saturday, June 6, 2026 [2].
The demonstration highlights growing public frustration over the integrity of India's national testing systems. Allegations of systemic failure in high-stakes examinations have sparked widespread demands for accountability within the federal government.
Led by founder Abhijeet Dipke, the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) gathered at the historic site to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The group alleges that the Education Ministry allowed the leaking of NEET/UG exam papers, and permitted irregularities in the results issued by the Central Board of Secondary Education [1].
Dipke urged supporters to mobilize quickly for the event, saying, "Come straight to Jantar Mantar" [4]. The protest was scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. local time [5].
Jantar Mantar has long served as a primary site for peaceful demonstrations in the capital. By moving their campaign from digital screens to the streets, CJP supporters aim to amplify their calls for a complete overhaul of the examination process. The protesters argue that the current leadership is unable to ensure a fair testing environment for students across the country [3].
Supporters at the scene held banners and voiced grievances regarding the impact of these leaks on student futures. The group maintains that the resignation of the minister is the only viable path toward restoring public trust in the educational administration [1].
“"Come straight to Jantar Mantar"”
The protest reflects a broader trend of academic grievances manifesting as political movements in India. By targeting the Union Education Minister, the Cockroach Janata Party is attempting to link administrative failure in the NEET/UG and CBSE systems directly to political leadership, signaling that students and parents may no longer accept internal reviews as a sufficient remedy for exam irregularities.
