In New Delhi, members of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continued their indefinite sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar on Sunday, pressing for the resignation of the Union Education Minister amid ongoing concerns over national examination processes. Led by party founder Abhijeet Dipke, demonstrators remained at the site despite instructions from authorities to disperse, signaling their resolve to sustain the action into a second day.
The group had initiated the sit-in on Saturday following a series of demonstrations in different parts of the country. Their primary demands center on addressing irregularities in recent competitive examinations and securing the minister’s departure from office. Protesters highlighted the human cost of these issues, noting reports of student suicides linked to the controversies.
Dipke actively led the gathering, using symbolic actions such as banging a plate with a spoon to draw attention. In public statements, he criticized the minister for what the group described as indifference to the plight of affected youth while residing in official accommodations. He urged security personnel not to restrict public access to the protest venue, emphasizing that participants sought only justice for those impacted.
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Ahead of the day’s events, Dipke raised concerns about the sudden disruption of water supply to public restrooms at the location, interpreting it as an effort to compel the group to leave. He appealed to officials to restore the facilities for those maintaining the demonstration.
As the protest unfolded, Dipke extended good wishes to students preparing for the re-examination of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG), scheduled for Sunday across more than 5,400 centers nationwide. Approximately 22 lakh aspirants were expected to participate. This re-test follows the cancellation of the original examination held on May 3 due to a paper leak. Dipke encouraged candidates to join the protest after completing their exams.
The demonstration reflects broader frustrations among young people regarding transparency and fairness in the conduct of high-stakes entrance tests essential for medical and other professional careers. Organizers positioned the action as a call for systemic reforms to prevent future lapses and ensure accountability at the highest levels of educational administration.
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