Protest Enters Third Day as Accountability Debate Intensifies at Jantar Mantar
Hundreds of students, job aspirants, and young professionals continue their protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar for a third consecutive day, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG exam controversy.
What Happened
Hundreds of students, job aspirants, and young professionals continued their protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar for a third consecutive day. The protest is being led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a youth-led movement that has rapidly gained national attention through social media and grassroots mobilization. Protesters spent nights sleeping on mattresses along pavements while volunteers arranged food and drinking water. Protesters also organized discussions on education reform, public accountability, and examination transparency. The sit-in began on 19 June after Delhi Police granted permission for a protest scheduled to conclude on 20 June. However, after the permit expired, protesters chose to remain at the site, declaring that the movement would continue until their demands were addressed. Organisers alleged that basic facilities including lighting, water access, and toilets were temporarily restricted after the official permission period ended, though they later stated that services had been restored.
Why It Matters
This movement is a significant test of whether online mobilization can translate into sustained political and social pressure on policymakers. It also represents support from individuals not directly affected by the NEET examination, such as Jyoti Thakur, a 23-year-old storekeeper, and Gaurav Jain, a lawyer who spent the night at the venue in solidarity. The controversy has sparked a national debate over examination transparency, public testing agency accountability, and systemic education reform.
Official Statement
We are here for accountability. Students deserve answers, and responsibility must be fixed for systemic failures. The movement will continue at Jantar Mantar until our demands are met.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q.How long has the protest been ongoing?
- The protest officially entered its third consecutive day on Monday, June 22, 2026, following the initial assembly on June 19.
- Q.What are the main demands?
- The primary demands include the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, compensation for affected families, and structural reforms to public testing systems.