'Won't Leave Until Pradhan Resigns': Dipke Stands Firm After Police Denial

A confrontation unfolded at Jantar Mantar on Saturday after Delhi Police denied permission to extend the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest, with party founder Abhijeet Dipke declaring that he would not leave the venue until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns.

The protest, focused on alleged exam irregularities, paper leaks and recruitment issues , drew a large crowd of students, job aspirants and supporters from across the country. Demonstrators demanded greater accountability and transparency in the conduct of competitive examinations.

In a symbolic act of protest, participants carried plates and spoons , responding to Dipke's call ahead of the event. Protesters banged the utensils and raised slogans demanding action against those responsible for alleged lapses in the examination system.

The demonstration had been granted permission for a limited duration. As the scheduled end time approached, CJP leaders sought an extension, arguing that many participants had travelled long distances to attend. However, Delhi Police rejected the request and instructed the gathering to disperse after the authorized period ended.

Despite the order, Dipke remained firm, stating that the movement would continue until Pradhan stepped down. He urged supporters to maintain a peaceful protest and continue raising their concerns over examination-related controversies.

The agitation gained further attention with the participation of education reform advocate Sonam Wangchuk , who joined the protest and backed calls for greater accountability in the education system.

Authorities maintained heavy security arrangements in and around Jantar Mantar throughout the day to manage the crowd and prevent any law-and-order issues.

The protest marks the latest phase of CJP's campaign against alleged failures in examination management and comes just ahead of the NEET-UG re-examination , placing renewed focus on student concerns over transparency and fairness in India's testing system.