The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) remained at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Monday for the third consecutive day, sustaining their protest over alleged examination irregularities and the May 3 NEET paper leak. The sit-in, which began on Saturday afternoon, continued overnight with protesters staying at the site under heavy police deployment. By Sunday evening, over 200 people had gathered at the venue, according to organisers.
Protest Details and Demands
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke announced on Sunday that the protest would continue on Monday and appealed to farmer unions and members of the public to join the movement. The protest site witnessed sloganeering, speeches, and cultural performances on Sunday, with supporters clapping, playing daflis (dafs), and singing patriotic songs. Some people were seen distributing food and drinking water to those participating in the agitation through the night.
Dipke has demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, alleging a lack of accountability over the examination controversy. He has also called for compensation for the families of students who allegedly died by suicide following the paper leak and cancellation of the examination. On Sunday, Dipke urged authorities not to restrict access to the protest site and requested restoration of the water supply to public restrooms. Protesters had alleged disruption of basic facilities, though they later said access to drinking water was restored.
Government Response and Security
The demonstration is being held under security arrangements, with police personnel deployed at the site and barricades placed around the protest area. The CJP has said the agitation will continue until its demands are addressed. Farmer groups are expected to join the protest during the day, according to the organisers. This is the second protest organised by the CJP at Jantar Mantar over alleged paper leaks and demands for accountability from the government.
