{"id":946,"date":"2026-06-06T15:31:55","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T15:31:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news12india.com\/?p=946"},"modified":"2026-06-06T15:31:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T15:31:55","slug":"cjp-protest-at-jantar-mantar-new-delhi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news12india.com\/?p=946","title":{"rendered":"CJP Protest at Jantar Mantar ; New Delhi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)<\/strong> is an online-turned-offline youth movement led by Abhijeet Dipke<\/strong>, which held a significant protest at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi<\/strong>, today, June 6, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purpose of the Protest<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The central demand of the CJP is the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan<\/strong>. The protesters, primarily students, parents, and young professionals, cite a series of alleged irregularities and administrative failures in the Indian education system, specifically:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak:<\/strong> Widespread anger over the exam integrity, leading to its rescheduling for June 21.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • CBSE On-Screen Marking (OSM) Issues:<\/strong> Alleged flaws in the portal and tender processes impacting Class XII results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • General Accountability:<\/strong> Concerns regarding systemic failures in national competitive exams (including CUET and SSC) and the mental health toll on students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Key Highlights of the Event<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Founder’s Return:<\/strong> Abhijeet Dipke, who had been mobilizing support for the movement from the United States, returned to India specifically to lead this demonstration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Satirical Branding:<\/strong> Protesters wore cockroach masks<\/strong> to symbolize the movement’s message of resilience\u2014that they cannot be “eradicated” or silenced despite government pressure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Broad Support:<\/strong> The protest saw participation from various social figures, including climate activist Sonam Wangchuk<\/strong>, who joined the stage to support the students and vowed to undertake a six-week fast if Dipke is arrested. Political figures like CPI(ML) leader Dipankar Bhattacharya and representatives from other opposition groups also showed solidarity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Outcome & Next Steps:<\/strong> The demonstration remained largely peaceful, though Delhi Police detained six individuals to prevent potential clashes between groups. Following the protest, CJP representatives issued a seven-day ultimatum<\/strong> to the central government, warning that if the Minister is not removed, the agitation will spread nationwide.
      Dipke described today\u2019s gathering as “just a trailer,” indicating that the movement plans further mobilization if its demands are not met.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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