Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters and others gather outside the Parliament Street Police Station, in New Delhi on June 6, 2026.
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Cockroach Janta Party leader Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday (June 6, 2026) in Delhi.
Mr. Dipke asked the people to meet him at Jantar Mantar for the protest. Mr. Dipke first headed to Sansad Marg police station to seek permission for a protest demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation.
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“Permission for the protest to seek Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation has been obtained,” Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das said on X. “Everyone, Proceed straight to Jantar Mantar,” Mr. Das said. “Do NOT go to Parliament Street. Please come directly to Jantar Mantar.”
Abhijeet Dipke, CJP’s founder, has reached Delhi and is likely to shortly leave for the protest venue.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has also expressed support for the protest, stated that he would undertake a six-week fast if Mr. Dipke is arrested.
In a post on X, Mr. Dipke expressed excitement about meeting supporters at Jantar Mantar and encouraged them to bring a book and the national flag. He also urged participants to offer flowers to police personnel as a “gesture of compassion and gratitude,” emphasising that the movement should be led with “love and peace.” “Landed. Looking forward to meeting you all at Jantar Mantar. Do not forget to carry a book and our Tiranga! Offer flowers to policemen as a gesture of compassion & gratitude. We have to lead this movement with love and peace!” he said.
The protest has been organised by the CJP, a youth-led online movement that has been demanding accountability for the alleged irregularities in examinations and recruitment tests, including NEET, CBSE, CUET, and SSC examinations.
The planned demonstration at Jantar Mantar is expected to be the group’s first significant on-ground mobilisation after gaining substantial support on social media in recent weeks.
Mr. Wangchuk encouraged young participants to maintain peace and cooperate with authorities. He advised protesters to carry only essential items, such as water bottles and mobile phones, and encouraged them to bring flowers. He also mentioned that anyone found carrying weapons or suspicious objects should be reported to the police immediately.
Security has been heightened across the national capital in anticipation of the protest. Police officials indicated that additional personnel have been deployed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, border entry points, and other sensitive locations.
(With PTI inputs)
Published – June 06, 2026 09:21 am IST
