CJP Protests Escalate: Water, Power Cut Claims at Jantar Mantar
CJP Protests Escalate: Water, Power Cut Claims at Jantar Mantar
Defiant CJP protesters at Jantar Mantar claim authorities cut water and electricity during their overnight sit-in, demanding Education Minister Pradhan's resignation over exam controversies. Get the latest on the NEET-UG
Protests at Delhi's iconic Jantar Mantar intensified as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continued its overnight demonstration, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The protest, spurred by recent examination controversies, including the NEET-UG issue, saw CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and his supporters defying police orders to vacate the site.
Dipke, addressing the media, made serious allegations that authorities had cut off essential facilities, including water supply to restrooms and electricity, at the protest site. He highlighted the stark contrast between the protesters' challenging conditions and the minister's comfortable situation, underscoring the perceived lack of basic amenities for those exercising their democratic right to protest.
Despite police calls to evacuate after a 5 p.m. deadline, CJP members remained resolute, vowing to continue their agitation until Minister Pradhan steps down. The movement gains further traction as the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination is currently underway nationwide, with CJP actively inviting aspirants to join their protest once their exams conclude. This suggests a growing discontent and a potential surge in participation in the coming days.
The CJP's unwavering stance and the allegations of facility cuts add a new layer of tension to the ongoing examination controversy, pushing for greater accountability from the Union Education Ministry.
