New Delhi - Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), in its inaugural press conference held on Wednesday, June 3rd, declared its readiness for dialogue with both the government and the opposition. Concurrently, the party is orchestrating a protest in the capital on June 6th, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. This call follows widespread criticism regarding alleged irregularities in the NEET and CBSE examinations.
The CJP has labelled recent leadership changes within the CBSE as an 'eyewash', asserting that these measures fail to address the fundamental issues of accountability within the educational system. Spokesperson Saurav Das, an independent journalist, stated that the campaign seeks tangible accountability for the examination fiascos. The party is encouraging young people nationwide to join the demonstration, explicitly stating that participants should attend without party flags.
The CJP founder, Abhijit Dipke, who is pursuing higher education in the U.S., is expected to arrive in Delhi on the morning of June 6th. Upon arrival, he plans to proceed to the Parliament Street Police Station to formally request permission for a protest at Jantar Mantar.
Key Demands and Demonstrations
The planned demonstration aims to highlight concerns over:
Alleged paper leaks and cancellations associated with the NEET-UG medical entrance examination.
Issues stemming from the Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) new on-screen marking evaluation system for Class 12 examinations.
The CJP has explicitly stated its demand for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, holding him accountable for the recent examination crises.
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The party is appealing to a broad spectrum of the public, with claims that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk may also lend his support to the protest.
Background and Context
This marks the Cockroach Janata Party's first formal media briefing in Delhi. Abhijit Dipke, who established the CJP's social media presence last month and has reportedly garnered millions of followers, left the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) previously, citing a desire to focus on personal life and financial stability before pursuing higher education at Boston University. Saurav Das is noted as an independent journalist, and other spokespersons present included individuals identified by roles such as political researcher, author, filmmaker, and former McKinsey consultant. The party is organizing this event against the backdrop of an ongoing legal matter involving Das.
