The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Thursday staged a protest at the Savitribai Phule Pune University campus, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination, paper leak allegations, and reported discrepancies in various educational examinations and recruitment processes.

The demonstration, held near the statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on the university campus, was led by CJP founder Abhijit Dipke and drew participation from students, parents, youth activists, and representatives of several social organizations. The protest was conducted with prior permission from the university administration and under prescribed conditions.

Addressing the gathering, protesters alleged that repeated irregularities in examination and recruitment systems have eroded students' trust in public institutions and adversely impacted their academic and career prospects. They urged the Central Government to take serious cognizance of the concerns raised by students and implement concrete measures to ensure transparency, accountability, and credibility in the examination process.

Participants raised slogans such as “Narendra Modi, Answer Us” and “Justice for Students,” calling for accountability over the alleged lapses in national-level examinations. Demonstrators also demanded an impartial investigation into the alleged irregularities and sought systemic reforms to safeguard the interests of students and job aspirants.

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Several prominent personalities, including environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk, social activist Vishwambhar Chaudhary, and advocate Asim Sarode, attended the event and expressed concern over issues relating to educational governance, examination integrity, and transparency in public recruitment systems.

The protest witnessed a brief period of tension when a verbal altercation reportedly broke out between a few participants and media representatives, leading to momentary commotion at the venue. Some protesters alleged attempts to divert attention from the issues being highlighted by the movement. Police personnel and security officials closely monitored the situation, while organizers appealed to participants to maintain peace and discipline throughout the demonstration.

 

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Speaking on the occasion, CJP leaders stated that the movement aims to protect students' interests and ensure equal and fair opportunities in education and employment. They reiterated their demand that the Union Education Minister accept moral responsibility for the alleged examination irregularities and step down from office.

The party announced that its agitation would continue until its demands are met and resolved to mobilize students and youth across the country to build a broader movement against alleged irregularities in the education sector. Organizers also revealed plans to launch a nationwide awareness campaign focusing on transparency and accountability in educational examinations and recruitment processes.

The Pune protest follows a similar demonstration organized earlier at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. With concerns over examination integrity continuing to spark debate across the country, the agitation at Savitribai Phule Pune University underscored growing student dissatisfaction and renewed calls for comprehensive reforms in India's examination and recruitment systems.

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