The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced a peaceful march from Jantar Mantar to Parliament on July 20, the opening day of the Monsoon Session, to demand accountability over repeated examination failures and alleged paper leaks. The announcement came on the 11th day of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's indefinite hunger strike, during which he urged people across the country to join the protest.
March Details and Demands
CJP spokesperson Vijeta Dhaiya told The Tribune, 'We want to mobilise the peaceful protest. Since the government is not listening to our demand of Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, we want to move closer to them in order to make sure they hear us loud and clear.' The party intends to place their demands before lawmakers during the march.
Wangchuk's Appeal
In an appeal to supporters, Wangchuk said, 'If you truly want me to stay alive, don’t just send messages from your homes. Come to Delhi and join me in a peaceful march to Parliament. Together, we can ensure that our voices are heard at a place where laws are made.' He emphasized that the march is a peaceful way to make the government listen to student grievances.
Context of the Protest
The CJP has been protesting alleged irregularities in examinations, including paper leaks, and is demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The march will be held in memory of students who lost their lives following repeated failures of India's examination system. Students, parents, and citizens from across the country have been called upon to participate.
Impact and Significance
The protest highlights growing discontent over the examination system and the government's response. The march to Parliament aims to bring student concerns directly to lawmakers, potentially influencing policy changes. The hunger strike by Wangchuk has drawn attention to the issue, with supporters joining from various parts of the country.
