The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar on June 6, 2026 is specifically framed as an education accountability movement, with the group listing its key grievances against the Indian examination and education governance system at multiple press interactions in the days leading up to today’s protest. Understanding these demands is essential context for students, parents, and educators across India who are directly affected by the very issues the movement is raising.
CJP’s Core Education Demands at Jantar Mantar June 6
| Demand | Background |
|---|---|
| Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan | NEET UG 2026 paper leak, CBSE OSM controversy, CUET server failure, student suicides linked to examination pressure |
| High-level judicial probe into NTA | NEET UG 2026 cancelled after paper leak, 13 CBI arrests so far, CUET disrupted in May, broader examination integrity concerns |
| Structural reform or dissolution of NTA | Repeated failure across NEET, CUET, and UGC NET examinations over multiple years |
| Accountability for CBSE OSM rollout | 4 lakh Class 12 students applied for re-evaluation, portal attacked, CBSE official transferred, IIT experts deployed |
| Stop transfers as substitute for real action | CJP spokesperson Saurav Das called CBSE Secretary and Chairperson transfers “eyewash” that hides structural rot |
| End exploitation of 22 to 25 crore exam aspirants | Students spend years preparing; corruption and mismanagement can destroy opportunities in one exam day |
CJP Spokesperson Statement on Education Crisis
CJP chief spokesperson and investigative journalist Saurav Das stated at the Constitution Club press conference: “We are demanding accountability in the system. The transfers are being projected as action. It’s not. There’s a rot in the system.”
He highlighted that five students have committed suicide in the period surrounding examination controversies in 2026, a claim cited by Dipke himself on landing at Delhi airport.
Who Is Attending the Protest
- Abhijeet Dipke (CJP Founder)
- Sonam Wangchuk (Ladakh climate and education activist)
- CJP spokespersons including Saurav Das, Vijeta Dahiya, and Ashutosh Ranka
- Students, parents, and citizens from across India who travelled to Delhi for the protest
The CJP emphasised in its pre-protest instructions that the gathering is open to all citizens regardless of political affiliation.
