Ahead Of NEET Re-Exam, CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Seeks ₹1 Crore Compensation For Families Of Deceased Student

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to announce ₹1 crore compensation for families of students who allegedly died by suicide amid concerns over paper leaks and examination-related distress.

In a letter posted on X on Friday, June 19, 2026, Mr Dipke said the Centre must respond with both financial support and political accountability. The appeal comes a day before the organisation’s planned protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on June 20, and ahead of the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled for June 21.

Mr Dipke claimed that 11 students had died by suicide in recent weeks, including five in the preceding 48 hours. These figures could not be independently verified from the letter alone, but the CJP has linked the deaths to what it describes as a growing crisis of exam uncertainty, paper leaks and pressure on students.

Open Letter to PM:

We urge PM @narendramodi to provide ₹1 crore in compensation to the families of students who died by suicide due to the paper leak crisis. pic.twitter.com/p6gOuNRvsT

— Abhijeet Dipke (@abhijeet_dipke) June 19, 2026

CJP renews demand to remove Education Minister

The CJP founder also repeated the group’s demand for the removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. He said students had been seeking accountability for weeks and argued that the government’s response would determine whether families continue to trust the examination system.

“The Cockroach Janta Party has been demanding the resignation of the education minister for the past month and has been protesting across the country for our demands. All that we students want is to see some accountability for the loss of lives,” Mr Dipke wrote.

He urged the Prime Minister to intervene directly, saying the education minister serves at the pleasure of the Prime Minister. Mr Dipke argued that sacking the minister would not be a sign of weakness, but a signal that the government accepts responsibility for failures affecting lakhs of students.

The letter also highlighted the financial strain faced by families who invest heavily in coaching, school fees, entrance preparation and educational loans. Mr Dipke said many parents had exhausted savings or taken loans to support their children’s academic goals, only to be left devastated after losing them.

Protest planned before NEET-UG re-examination

The timing of the appeal is significant because it comes just before the NEET-UG re-examination. The medical entrance test has been at the centre of controversy following allegations of irregularities and leaks, triggering protests by students and political attacks on the government.

Mr Dipke said students from across India would gather at Jantar Mantar from June 20 to press their demands. The CJP had earlier held a demonstration at the same venue on June 6 and has since organised peaceful protests in several parts of the country.

In his letter, he asked the Centre to prioritise student safety and mental health, along with broader reforms to prevent examination failures from pushing students into despair. He said restoring confidence in the system required visible action, not only assurances.

The issue has wider implications beyond one entrance test. Competitive examinations in India decide access to higher education, jobs and professional careers. Any allegation of paper leaks or irregularities can therefore affect not only candidates’ scores, but also public faith in fairness and merit.

The government has not immediately responded to Mr Dipke’s latest appeal. With protests planned in the capital and the re-examination approaching, student groups are likely to continue demanding clarity, accountability and stronger safeguards in the conduct of national-level tests.