Abhijeet Dipke and the Cockroach Janta Party led a protest at Jantar Mantar on June 6, 2026, demanding accountability for alleged exam leaks [1].
The demonstration highlights growing public frustration over the integrity of India's competitive examination system, which determines the professional futures of millions of students.
Protesters targeted Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, calling for his immediate resignation following allegations that the NEET-UG 2026 paper was leaked [2]. The group also cited irregularities in the CBSE OSM process as a primary reason for the gathering [3]. Dipke said the minister must resign in seven days or the group will intensify protests [4].
This event marked the second major protest at Jantar Mantar organized by the Cockroach Janta Party [5]. While some reports indicated the protest occurred after receiving permission from Delhi Police, other sources suggested the gathering proceeded without an official nod [6, 7].
Despite the tension, supporters emphasized a commitment to non-violence. One CJP supporter said, "Usually, protesters are considered anti‑nationals in this country but we just want to protest with love and peace" [8]. Some protesters attempted to offer flowers to security personnel during the event [9].
The call for reform extended beyond the immediate scandal. Sonam Wangchuk said, "Not only exam or education, change needs to be in all systems" [10]. The group maintains that transparency in the examination process is the only way to protect the interests of students, and restore faith in the meritocracy of the system [3].
“"Resign in seven days or we will intensify our protests,"”
The protest reflects a deepening crisis of confidence in India's national testing agencies. By demanding the resignation of a Union Minister, the Cockroach Janta Party is attempting to shift the narrative from administrative failure to political accountability, signaling that students and activists may no longer accept internal inquiries as sufficient resolution for systemic leaks.
