New Delhi: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has intensified its campaign against Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, with founder Abhijeet Dipke declaring that the movement will continue until the minister resigns or is removed from office. The announcement came a day after the organisation’s first major street protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, where hundreds of students, young professionals and supporters gathered to raise concerns over examination and recruitment related controversies.
Addressing supporters after the protest, Dipke said the agitation was far from over and warned that the organisation would expand its campaign nationwide if its demands were not addressed. He reportedly set a seven day deadline for action, stating that the movement would enter a new phase if there was no response from the government.
The CJP has emerged as a prominent youth driven movement in recent weeks, gaining significant traction on social media over issues related to alleged examination irregularities, recruitment concerns and youth unemployment. The group’s central demand has been accountability in the education sector, with Dharmendra Pradhan becoming the primary target of its campaign.
The protest at Jantar Mantar marked the movement’s transition from an online campaign to a physical mobilisation. Participants included students, competitive examination aspirants, parents, activists and professionals from different parts of the country. The dominant slogan throughout the demonstration called for the resignation of the Union Education Minister.
Dipke, who returned to India from the United States to lead the agitation, has maintained that the movement will remain peaceful and constitutional. He has repeatedly urged supporters to seek accountability through democratic means while continuing to press for reforms in the education system.
The protest also received support from several public figures and activists. Education reform advocate Sonam Wangchuk attended the demonstration, drawing significant attention from participants and further amplifying the event’s visibility.
Meanwhile, the government has not officially responded to the latest ultimatum issued by the CJP. BJP leaders have previously criticised the movement, while supporters argue that the campaign reflects growing frustration among young Indians over examination related controversies and employment concerns.
Political observers believe the coming days will be crucial for the movement. If the government’s position remains unchanged, the CJP’s proposed nationwide agitation could significantly expand the scope of the campaign and keep education related issues at the centre of public debate.