CJP Protesting on June 6
New Delhi: Delhi-based satire political group Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced a protest scheduled for June 6 in the national capital, demanding the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged failures in conducting major examinations.
They also criticised recent administrative changes in the Central Board of Secondary Education, calling them an eyewash that fails to address deeper structural issues. The group has cited alleged irregularities and paper leak concerns in exams such as NEET, CBSE assessments and CUET.
According to CJP spokesperson Saurav Das, the protest is aimed at demanding accountability in the education system and is open to students, parents and citizens across political affiliations.
He said the demonstration is not limited to any party and invites participation from anyone concerned about examination reforms, emphasizing peaceful and constitutional methods of protest.
The CJP leadership said permission will be sought for holding the rally at Jantar Mantar through Parliament Street Police Station, with founder Abhijeet Dipke expected to return to India on the day of the protest. Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is also expected to join, according to party representatives.
Party members said the movement reflects wider dissatisfaction among young people over the functioning of India’s examination system, claiming it represents millions of students affected across multiple national-level tests.
Officials from the education ministry have not issued any response to the resignation demand so far.
Jantar Mantar in New Delhi has long been a designated space for peaceful demonstrations and student-led gatherings, often serving as a focal point for civic protests and policy debates related to education and governance.
The party reiterated that its demands include accountability in examination conduct and systemic reforms across recruitment and entrance tests. Leaders argued that recurring allegations of paper leaks and irregularities across multiple exams have undermined public trust, particularly among students preparing for competitive national-level assessments.
Organisers said the June 6 protest will remain peaceful and open to dialogue with both government and opposition stakeholders, as they seek broader attention to reforms in examination governance and transparency in India’s education framework while maintaining a call for lawful expression of dissent through constitutional means only and dialogue channels.
