Cockroach Janta Party plans Delhi protest, seeks minister's resignation over exam 'lapses'

A satirical political outfit, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), is set to hold a major protest in Delhi, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The party cites alleged lapses in examinations, including the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and irregularities in the CBSE's on-screen marking system for Class 12 exams.

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We will seek cooperation from the police and ask for permission. Whatever processes are required within legal boundaries, we will follow them.

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke plans to seek police permission for the protest at Jantar Mantar. He stated that the party will cooperate with legal procedures. Prominent activist Sonam Wangchuk has announced his intention to join the CJP members on June 6 if changes are not made by June 5, emphasizing that the issues extend beyond specific exam controversies and impact the future of India's youth.

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If not us, who? If not now, when? I will be joining the CJP members in Delhi on 6th June if nothing changes by 5th June. Any self respecting Minister should resign if things go so wrong... Not to mention the effect on millions of young lives and in fact the future of India.

The CJP emerged as a satirical response to remarks made by a Chief Justice of India, who referred to certain individuals as "cockroaches" and "parasites." It has since evolved into an organized campaign with a substantial online following, particularly on Instagram, where its account boasts over 22 million followers. The party's slogan, "a political front for the youth, by the youth, for the youth," resonates with its rapidly growing base.

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Your reasons are the NEET and CBSE exams, but for me, it is a bigger issue. For the past four decades, I have tried to improve education in government schools in remote areas. When I don’t see anything changing, I feel disappointed and I feel the need to do something.