Cockroach Janta Party Gives Seven-Day Ultimatum, Demands Education Minister’s Resignation Over Examination Failures

The demand was raised during the party’s first major offline rally held in New Delhi on June 6. During the demonstration, the organization issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Education Minister, citing a series of examination failures, including the NEET-UG paper leak that affected more than two million medical aspirants across the country.

Party founder Abhijeet Dipke, a former Aam Aadmi Party volunteer who is currently studying in Boston, argued that repeated administrative failures of such magnitude would result in dismissal in the private sector. He maintained that accountability must also apply to public officials responsible for the examination system.

The protest also drew the participation of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who joined demonstrators carrying books and flags intended to symbolize the need for educational reform and systemic improvements.

While the rally attracted attention for its criticism of examination management and youth-related concerns, several viral video clips from the event also sparked ridicule online after some protesters made controversial and widely mocked claims.

Despite the criticism, the Cockroach Janta Party signaled that its campaign is far from over. The organization announced plans to expand its movement through nationwide actions, positioning examination integrity, educational accountability, unemployment, and student concerns at the center of its agenda.

The protest highlights growing frustration among young people over recurring examination controversies and employment challenges, turning the issue into a broader debate about accountability, governance, and confidence in the country's education system.