Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Hema Malini Criticizes CJP Protests, Urges Dialogue
A group called the Cockroach Janta Party has been protesting for a month, asking for the Education Minister to step down.
They say there have been problems with important exams.
Some famous people, like Hema Malini and Kangana Ranaut, think the protests are not helpful and that talking things out would be better.
Other famous people, like Shabana Azmi and Prakash Raj, support the protesters.
The protests happened near Parliament, and there was extra security because of it.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has been protesting for a month, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Protesters allege irregularities in examinations and recruitment tests, including NEET, CBSE, CUET, and SSC examinations.
BJP MP Hema Malini criticized the protests, stating they 'make no sense at all' and advocating for dialogue over demonstrations.
Kangana Ranaut also criticized the protests, emphasizing that parliamentary sessions are meant for discussion and not disruption.
Several celebrities, including Shabana Azmi, Prakash Raj, and Poonam Pandey, have extended their support to the protesters.
- Who
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), led by Abhijeet Dipke, and various celebrities
- What
- Protest demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- When
- Protest has been ongoing for a month, with a significant event on July 20, 2026
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi, with attempts to march to Parliament
- Why
- Protesters allege irregularities in examinations and recruitment tests, including NEET, CBSE, CUET, and SSC examinations
- Protest Leaders
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), led by Abhijeet Dipke
- Protest Duration
- One month
- Protest Demands
- Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Celebrity Supporters
- Shabana Azmi, Prakash Raj, Poonam Pandey, Soni Razdan, Zeenat Aman, Abhay Deol, Sonakshi Sinha, Omi Vaidya, Imran Khan, Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah
- Celebrity Critics
- Hema Malini, Kangana Ranaut
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Parliament Session
- Monsoon Session, July 20, 2026