Cockroach Janta Party Protest At Jantar Mantar: In Pics; Students Demand Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation

A large gathering of students and young supporters assembled at Delhi's Jantar Mantar as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a youth-led political movement, staged a protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in examinations and recruitment tests.

The protest was led by Abhijeet Dipke, who has emerged as one of the prominent voices raising concerns about examination transparency and accountability in recent months.

Why Is The Cockroach Janta Party Protesting?

According to the organisers, the primary demand of the protest is the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The group alleges that repeated controversies surrounding examinations and recruitment processes have affected the trust of students and job aspirants.

Addressing supporters at Jantar Mantar, Dipke claimed that despite weeks of campaigning on social media, the government had not responded to their demands. He alleged that attention had instead been focused on limiting the group's online reach rather than addressing the issues being raised.

The protest attracted students, youth activists and supporters from different parts of the country who gathered to express concerns over examination-related controversies.

Abhijeet Dipke Addresses The Crowd

Speaking to the gathering, Dipke described the campaign as a long-term movement rather than a one-day protest.

He told supporters that the demand for the minister's resignation had been raised consistently for several weeks and vowed to continue the campaign. During his speech, he said that while online posts could be removed, the voices of students could not be silenced.

His remarks received loud applause from participants gathered at the protest site.
Dipke also announced that environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk was expected to extend support to the movement, a statement that was welcomed by those attending the demonstration.

Heavy Security At Protest Venue

Authorities deployed a significant security presence around Jantar Mantar as the protest took place.

Police personnel monitored the gathering while organisers continued speeches and demonstrations throughout the day. Despite the large turnout, the protest remained focused on raising concerns regarding educational governance, examination processes and accountability.

Participants carried placards, raised slogans and called for reforms aimed at restoring confidence among students and job seekers.

Slogans Raised During Demonstration

Throughout the event, protesters raised several slogans expressing dissatisfaction with alleged examination irregularities and demanding action from the government.

Among the slogans heard at the venue were calls for freedom from paper leaks, demands for accountability in recruitment examinations, and appeals for transparency in the education system.

Supporters also chanted slogans seeking the resignation of the Education Minister and voiced broader concerns regarding governance and student welfare.

Dipke Speaks About His Arrival In Delhi

During his address, Dipke also spoke about his journey to the national capital.

He claimed that before arriving in Delhi, he was prepared for the possibility of facing legal or administrative action because of his activism. However, he said he remained committed to continuing the campaign regardless of the challenges.

He further stated that students and young people across the country had not given up on their demands and remained determined to seek accountability.

A Growing Youth-Led Movement

The Cockroach Janta Party has gained attention on social media for its unconventional style of political messaging and its focus on issues affecting students and young job aspirants.

The group has frequently highlighted concerns related to examination systems, recruitment processes and transparency in public institutions.

Saturday's demonstration at Jantar Mantar marked one of the largest public gatherings organised by the movement so far.