CJP to stage major protest in Delhi (Img-X)
New Delhi: Amid growing outrage over alleged irregularities and the NEET paper leak controversy, the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) is set to stage a major protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Saturday. The demonstration, which has received permission from Delhi Police, will begin at 1 PM and is expected to draw students, parents, and youth activists from across the country.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has urged supporters to bring plates and spoons to the protest, signaling a unique form of public demonstration against the examination system.
In a video message shared on social media, Dipke appealed to participants, saying, “Everyone coming to Jantar Mantar should bring a plate and a spoon. You already know the rest of the story.” The call has drawn attention for its resemblance to the nationwide utensil-clanging initiative announced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The organization says its primary objective is to ensure transparency in competitive examinations and accountability for those responsible for alleged lapses in the NEET process.
CJP leaders are demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, arguing that moral responsibility must be fixed if large-scale irregularities are proven. Protesters are expected to raise slogans calling for reforms in the examination system and stricter action against those involved in any malpractice.
Saturday’s gathering marks CJP’s second major protest in Delhi over the NEET controversy. Earlier, on June 6, the group staged a demonstration at Jantar Mantar demanding an investigation into alleged irregularities in the medical entrance examination.
The organization has also held protests in several cities, including Pune, Lucknow, Amritsar, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Jaipur, as pressure mounts on authorities to address students’ concerns.
Ahead of the protest, Deepke made an emotional appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking financial assistance for families of students who allegedly died by suicide amid uncertainty surrounding the examination and re-examination process.
According to Deepke, at least 11 students have lost their lives due to stress linked to the controversy, including five deaths reported in the past 48 hours. He urged the government to provide ₹1 crore compensation to each affected family and take immediate steps to address the growing mental health crisis among students.
With student anger continuing to simmer and the NEET controversy refusing to die down, all eyes will be on Jantar Mantar today as CJP attempts to turn public outrage into a nationwide movement demanding accountability, transparency, and reforms in India’s examination system.
