CJP protest draws hundreds at Jantar Mantar (Img: Internet)
New Delhi: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) held its first major on-ground mobilisation at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, drawing hundreds of participants, including school and college students, in a protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged exam irregularities.
Protesters raised slogans such as “Dharmendra Pradhan Istifa Do” and “We asked for Make in India, you gave us Leak in India,” as many attendees wore cockroach masks and carried flowers during the demonstration.
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The CJP protest was largely youth-driven, with participation from school and college students.
The demonstrators called for the resignation of the Union Education Minister, alleging repeated irregularities in competitive examinations including NEET, CBSE, CUET and SSC recruitment tests.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, who arrived from the United States ahead of the protest, urged supporters to maintain discipline and ensure that the demonstration remained peaceful. The event was held under permitted conditions following discussions with Delhi Police, according to organisers.
Delhi Police stepped up security across the national capital ahead of the protest, deploying additional personnel at key locations including the airport, railway stations, inter-state bus terminals and border entry points.
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Barricades were placed around sensitive areas, while vehicle checks were intensified across routes leading to central Delhi.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk expressed support for the movement and said he would undertake a six-week fast if Dipke were arrested. He also urged protesters to remain peaceful and cooperate with authorities.
The CJP, which began as an online campaign, has gained traction on social media in recent weeks by raising concerns over alleged irregularities in examinations and recruitment tests, including NEET, CBSE, CUET and SSC exams.
