NEW DELHI: Hundreds of students, young professionals and supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) gathered at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, raising concerns over examination and recruitment processes and demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Many participants wore cockroach masks and carried flowers during the demonstration, which focused on issues related to examinations including NEET, CBSE, CUET and SSC.
‘गुरूरमंद हुक्मरानों’ तक पहुँचे ये आवाज़
अब नौजवानों ने भी कर दिया है इंक़लाब! pic.twitter.com/FsBSB7uYqr— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) June 6, 2026
The protest was organised by the CJP, a youth-led movement that has gained attention on social media in recent weeks.
Ahead of the demonstration, organisers urged participants to maintain peace, avoid confrontation and cooperate with authorities.
The group has described its campaign as a peaceful movement seeking greater accountability and transparency in examinations and recruitment processes.
Delhi Police deployed additional personnel across parts of the national capital ahead of the protest after granting permission for the gathering at Jantar Mantar.
Security arrangements were strengthened at key transport hubs and other sensitive locations. Barricades were placed at several points, while vehicle checks were intensified in central Delhi.
Police said metro services continued to operate normally and that the situation remained under control.
The demonstration drew support from activists and student groups who have voiced concerns over examination and recruitment-related issues.
Some supporters gathered at the venue carrying books and the national flag, while others participated in peaceful marches and slogan-raising.
The BJP Party dismissed the political significance of the movement, saying social media-driven campaigns cannot replace established political organisations with long-standing grassroots structures.
The Cockroach Janta Party began as an online campaign and later evolved into a broader movement focused on examination and recruitment issues.
The group’s primary demands include greater transparency in competitive examinations and recruitment processes, along with accountability from authorities responsible for conducting them.
