Cockroach Janta Party plans peaceful march in Hyderabad on July 29
The Cockroach Janta Party has scheduled a peaceful march in Hyderabad to commemorate students who died by suicide following the NEET paper leak controversy. This event marks the party's second protest in the city as they continue to advocate for accountability in the education sector.
Why it matters
The protest highlights ongoing public frustration and political activism surrounding systemic failures in national competitive examinations in India.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has proposed to organise a peaceful march in Hyderabad on Wednesday (July 29, 2026) to commemorate the 21 students who died by suicide following the NEET paper leak controversy . The march is scheduled to begin at 4.30 p.m. from People’s Plaza and proceed to the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Statue, subject to permission from the Hyderabad Police.
According to a poster released by the organisation, the event would also provide an opportunity for supporters to come together and discuss the party’s future course of action. Speaking about the programme, Vijay Mallangi, Telangana representative of the Cockroach Janta Party, said the event was not intended as a celebration. “This is not exactly a victory celebration but a remembrance of the 21 students who died by suicide after the NEET paper leak,” he said.
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