Cockroach Janta Party Founder Demands Resignation Over Exam Irregularities
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, declared on Monday that he will return to India on June 6 to organize a peaceful protest calling for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The protest is in response to what Dipke describes as serious lapses in the country's examination system.
In a video shared on X and Instagram, Dipke urged supporters and students to join him in Delhi. He stated, "The time has come for all of us to come together, following the path of the Constitution of India, and peacefully raise our voices to demand Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. If we raise our voices together, they will definitely have to listen to us."
Examination System Failures Highlighted
Dipke linked his demand to what he called repeated failures in the examination system, citing controversies surrounding NEET, CBSE, CUET, and SSCGD. He emphasized that over one crore students have been affected by these issues. "Today, NEET's 22 lakh students, CBSE's 17 lakh students, CUET's 16 lakh students, and SSCGD's 40 lakh students — more than 1 crore students whose lives have been mocked by the system. Because of this, students are very anxious and worried about their future. Someone has to take responsibility for this," he said.
He further argued, "Even after such a big blunder, if the Education Minister doesn't resign, it means that there is no accountability left in this country. It seems that the system can make as many mistakes as it wants and there are no consequences for that. All the consequences are for the students."
Call to Action and Plans for Peaceful Protest
Dipke called on supporters to join him at the airport on June 6. "I have decided that I will come to Delhi on Saturday morning, June 6. Please join me at the airport and together we will go to the Parliament Street police station to ask for permission to hold a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar," he said.
He assured that the movement would remain non-violent and would focus on raising concerns through democratic channels rather than confrontation. "India's Constitution gives us the right to raise our voice against wrongdoings peacefully. According to that Constitution, we will raise our voice," he added.
Personal Concerns and Commitment
Addressing concerns about his return, Dipke acknowledged that his family members, particularly his parents, are worried that he could face legal action or be arrested after landing in the country. Despite these concerns, he remains committed to returning and hopes authorities will allow the protest to proceed peacefully in accordance with democratic norms.
Dipke's announcement has drawn attention to the ongoing controversies surrounding major examinations and the demand for accountability from the education ministry.
