Campus Times | Lucknow

A large protest organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) was held at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Saturday, drawing participants and supporters from multiple regions. The demonstration was led by CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, who is based in the United States and returned to India for the event.

The Delhi Police had permitted the protest between 10 AM and 5 PM, with tight security arrangements in place at the venue.

Dipke attacks government, demands resignation over education system concerns

Addressing the gathering, Dipke launched a strong critique of the central government, accusing it of diverting attention through identity-based politics while ignoring employment and education-related issues. He questioned whether such political narratives had translated into real opportunities for youth.

He further demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, alleging systemic failures in India’s education framework. Dipke also warned that if his demands were not met by the evening deadline, the movement would expand into multiple cities across the country, with another major protest planned at Jantar Mantar next week.

Sonam Wangchuk calls for systemic reform, not resignations

Social activist Sonam Wangchuk addressed the gathering and emphasized that the focus should be on reforming the education system rather than demanding ministerial resignations.

He suggested structural changes in governance, including accountability measures such as ensuring that policymakers’ children study in government schools. Wangchuk stated that the protest should be seen as a call for systemic improvement in education and examination processes rather than a purely political demand.

The demonstration highlighted growing public debate around India’s education system, examination integrity, and youth employment concerns, with differing voices calling for both accountability and reform.

Political reactions and student exam concerns raised

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Rohit Pawar extended support to the protest, linking it to alleged irregularities in competitive examinations. He said concerns around NEET and CBSE-related issues reflect growing dissatisfaction among young aspirants and questioned the government’s handling of exam systems.