Students Under ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ Banner Hold Jantar Mantar Protest Over NEET, CBSE Issues

Cockroach Janta Party Protests at Jantar Mantar Over NEET-UG Leak, CBSE Evaluation Concerns

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a youth-led group that has rapidly gained popularity online, held a major protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Saturday, demanding action over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and concerns related to the CBSE’s on-screen marking (OSM) system for Class 12 board examinations.

Led by founder Abhijeet Dipke, the demonstration drew thousands of supporters carrying banners and placards. Organisers said the protest was aimed at highlighting what they described as growing concerns among students regarding examination transparency and evaluation processes.

Before the event, Dipke urged participants to maintain peace and cooperate with authorities throughout the protest. He also appealed to supporters to welcome police personnel with flowers as a gesture of goodwill.

Security Stepped Up in Central Delhi

With large crowds expected at the venue, security was significantly tightened around Jantar Mantar. Senior police officers and paramilitary personnel were deployed across the area to monitor the situation and ensure that the protest remained peaceful.

Authorities also kept a close watch on social media activity and transportation networks amid concerns over the scale of participation and the possibility of disruptions in the area.

Sonam Wangchuk Voices Support

Education reform advocate Sonam Wangchuk had earlier extended support to the movement, stating that he would join the protest if no meaningful action was taken on the issues raised by students.

Wangchuk said his concerns went beyond recent examination controversies and reflected broader challenges facing India’s education system. He argued that long-term reforms were needed to improve the quality, fairness and accountability of educational institutions.

How the Movement Started

The Cockroach Janta Party began as an online campaign after remarks made by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant during a court hearing sparked widespread discussion on social media. What started as a satirical response gradually evolved into a youth-focused platform that now addresses issues related to education, governance and public policy.

The group describes itself as a movement representing young voices and has built a sizeable digital presence in a relatively short period of time.

Organisation Announces New Spokespersons

Ahead of the protest, the organisation unveiled a team of spokespersons tasked with representing its views in public discussions and media interactions. These include journalist Saurav Das, political researcher and filmmaker Vijeta Dahiya, and former management consultant Ashutosh Ranka.

The move is being seen as an attempt to formalise the group’s structure as it expands its activities beyond social media campaigns.

Who Is Abhijeet Dipke?

Dipke, 30, hails from Maharashtra and studied journalism in Pune before moving to the United States for higher education. He recently completed a master’s degree in public relations from Boston University.

He previously worked with Aam Aadmi Party on social media and election campaigns before returning to India. Since then, he has focused on building the Cockroach Janta Party into what supporters describe as a youth-led platform advocating for accountability and reforms on issues affecting students and young citizens.

The protest at Jantar Mantar marks the group’s biggest public mobilisation to date and reflects its growing influence among sections of India’s youth.