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'Hopeful Of Police Permission': CJP Gears Up For 2nd Jantar Mantar Protest On June 20
24htopnews | June 19, 2026 6:08 AM CST

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) announced it will proceed with a June 20 protest at Jantar Mantar, demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak controversy. The group plans an indefinite sit-in, alleged multiple student suicides linked to the issue, and called for compensation to affected families while urging government accountability.

New Delhi: The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Thursday said it would go ahead with its proposed protest at Jantar Mantar on June 20 seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy, and expressed hope that Delhi Police would grant permission for the demonstration.

The June 20 mobilisation is expected to culminate in an indefinite sit-in demanding Pradhan's resignation, according to the organisation.

Addressing a press conference here, CJP spokesperson Saurav Das said the organisation had called for a peaceful protest and had approached Delhi Police for permission.

"We have given a call for a peaceful protest. We have requested the Delhi Police's cooperation and are hopeful that permission will be granted. This will be a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar," Das said, and invited artists and singers to join and perform at the demonstration.


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