Hundreds of protesters [4] led by the Cockroach Janta Party gathered at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi today to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The demonstration highlights growing public frustration over systemic failures in India's examination process. Repeated paper leaks have affected lakhs of students, sparking calls for accountability, and urgent reform of the national testing infrastructure.
This marks the second protest [1] organized by the Cockroach Janta Party at the historic site. The event was scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. [2], with a 5 p.m. deadline [3] set for the gathering. Founder Abhijeet Dipke led the crowd, emphasizing that the movement would not cease until the minister stepped down.
"Won't leave Jantar Mantar until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns," Dipke said [1].
The atmosphere at the site remained tense as security forces monitored the crowd. While some reports noted heavy security presence, the Delhi police denied permission for the protest to continue [5]. Dipke indicated that law enforcement intended to take him into custody during the event.
"Police about to arrest me," Dipke said [2].
Despite the threat of arrest, the group maintained its position. Dipke reiterated the group's resolve to stay at the location until their demands for a leadership change in the education ministry were met.
"We will not leave till Pradhan resigns," Dipke said [3].
The protesters argue that the frequency of leaks suggests a deeper failure in governance rather than isolated incidents. They contend that the current leadership has failed to secure the integrity of competitive exams, which determine the professional futures of millions of youth across the country.
“"Won't leave Jantar Mantar until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns"”
The mobilization of the Cockroach Janta Party reflects a broader trend of student-led activism targeting specific government officials for systemic administrative failures. By focusing on the Education Minister, the protesters are attempting to shift the narrative from technical glitches to political accountability, signaling that the public may no longer accept institutional apologies for examination leaks.
