Youth-Led Protest at Jantar Mantar: What Are Students Demanding from the Government?

Protest Against Examination Irregularities

New Delhi: On Saturday, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a youth-driven organization, staged its second protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. The event attracted a significant number of students and supporters who voiced their concerns regarding alleged irregularities in examinations, frequent paper leaks, and the need for government accountability.

The protest area was heavily monitored by police as students raised slogans and displayed placards demanding transparency in the examination process and protection for aspiring candidates.

In a show of solidarity, supporters of CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke brought thalis and chammachs (plates and spoons) to the protest, using them as instruments to amplify their message. The crowd chanted for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, reiterating their call for accountability regarding examination management.

Dipke received a warm welcome upon his arrival at the protest site, where he expressed the group's commitment to addressing the issues faced by students.

"We are here to tackle the problems that students are experiencing today," he stated.

Prior to the protest, Dipke had penned an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging that accountability be established concerning the students' grievances. The letter emphasized the need for responsibility, while the CJP has also called for the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan due to his handling of examination-related matters.

This demonstration on June 20 follows a previous protest by the CJP at Jantar Mantar, where they highlighted similar concerns regarding paper leaks, examination irregularities, and delays impacting students and job seekers.