Pune, 11th June 2026: Today the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) will launch a peaceful protest at Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), demanding accountability for alleged irregularities and paper leaks in national-level examinations.
The party has called on Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign, arguing that millions of students have suffered due to failures in the examination system.
Addressing a press conference in Pune, CJP founder Abhijit Dipke said, “Instead of calling us fake, the government should try to understand the concerns being raised by young people. Public movements have always played an important role in democracy, but the government is not engaging in meaningful discussions on these issues.”
Dipke claimed that examination-related lapses, including those linked to NEET and other national tests, have affected the futures of more than one crore students across the country.
“This protest is being organized to secure justice for students and to push for a more transparent and accountable education system. We are not on the streets to fight anyone; we want reforms that strengthen the education system,” he said.
The demonstration, scheduled to begin at 4 pm on the university campus, will also feature the release of the party’s education manifesto. Social activist Sonam Wangchuk is expected to participate in the event. Senior advocate Asim Sarode and noted thinker Dr. Vishwambhar Chaudhary were also present at the press conference.
Dipke said the organization is open to dialogue with the government but alleged that attempts are being made to suppress its views on social media.
“We are ready to discuss these issues with the government, but our voice is being suppressed. Pune has been chosen as the starting point because it is known as an educational hub,” he said, adding that similar protests are planned in Nagpur, Lucknow and Bengaluru in the coming months.
Expressing support for the agitation, Dr. Chaudhary said, “This movement is inspired by the non-violent ideals of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. If democracy is to be protected, peaceful public movements remain essential.”
Advocate Sarode also urged the government to respond more sensitively to concerns surrounding examination irregularities. “Students are suffering because of failures in the examination system, yet the government does not appear to be responding with the seriousness the issue deserves. Greater accountability is needed to restore confidence in the education system,” he said.
