Cockroach Janta Party protests | Collection of The Hindu’s ground reports
Thousands of protesters led by the 'Cockroach Janta Party' marched to the Indian Parliament to demand the resignation of the Education Minister over NEET exam paper leaks. The protests, which included a communications blackout in Delhi, have spread to multiple cities across India.
Why it matters
Large-scale youth-led protests regarding educational integrity and government accountability reflect significant political tension and public dissatisfaction with administrative processes.
The Cockroach Janta Party , a youth movement, organised ‘Chalo Sansad’ (march to Parliament) on July 20, 2026. Thousands of people, led by the CJP, gathered on the opening day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan , following repeated examination paper leaks in connection with the administration of the National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET), among other demands.
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