Supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continued a sit-in protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Sunday to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan [1, 2].
The demonstration highlights growing public frustration over allegations of a NEET-UG paper leak, a controversy that has sparked widespread concerns regarding the integrity of India's medical entrance examinations.
The protest entered its second day on June 21, 2026 [2, 3]. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and his supporters remained at the site following an overnight vigil to maintain pressure on the government [3]. The movement centers on the demand for accountability following the reported leak of the national exam papers [1, 2].
Dipke has called for students and parents to join the cause to amplify their demands. "We will not leave until Pradhan resigns," Dipke said [1].
Earlier reports indicate that a separate major offline demonstration was held on June 6, 2026, for which the group had received permission to rally until 5 p.m. [4]. However, the current wave of protests began on June 20, 2026 [1].
Dipke has used the gathering to voice the grievances of candidates who feel the examination process was compromised. "Go Pradhan Go," Dipke said [3].
The group's resolve to maintain the sit-in was established prior to the current weekend. "We will continue the protest on Sunday," Dipke said [2].
Security forces remained present at Jantar Mantar as the CJP continued its campaign for the minister's removal. The group maintains that only a change in leadership at the education ministry can restore faith in the testing system [1, 2].
“"We will not leave until Pradhan resigns"”
The persistence of the Cockroach Janta Party's protest reflects a broader trend of student-led activism in India targeting the perceived instability of national standardized testing. By demanding the resignation of a Union Minister, the group is attempting to shift the narrative from administrative failure to political accountability, signaling that systemic leaks in the NEET-UG process may no longer be viewed as mere technical errors by the public.
