Bengaluru: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continued its nationwide protest campaign on Sunday with a major demonstration at Freedom Park in Bengaluru, where students, activists and supporters gathered to demand accountability over alleged examination irregularities and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The protest is part of a larger movement that has rapidly expanded across several Indian cities, including Delhi, Pune, Lucknow, Amritsar and Hyderabad. The campaign has largely focused on issues such as the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, concerns over the education system and growing frustration among students regarding examination transparency and accountability.
Actor and activist Prakash Raj joined the Bengaluru gathering, lending support to the movement. Ahead of the protest, Raj urged citizens to participate peacefully and raise their voices to hold the government accountable for perceived failures in the education sector. His presence added visibility to a movement that has gained significant traction among young people across the country.
Addressing the gathering, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke criticized what he described as divisive politics and reiterated the group’s demand for reforms in the education system. Organizers said the movement is not limited to the NEET controversy but also seeks broader changes related to student welfare, examination processes, employment opportunities and institutional accountability.
The Bengaluru rally remained largely peaceful, with participants carrying placards, raising slogans and calling for transparency in public examinations. Organizers also announced that the nationwide campaign would continue in other cities and eventually return to Delhi later this month to intensify pressure on the government.
The Cockroach Janta Party emerged earlier this year as a youth-led movement and has since evolved into a prominent protest platform, attracting attention through social media and on-ground demonstrations focused on education-related issues and youth concerns.
