Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Cockroach Janta Party Protests Force Modi Government Concession
A group of young protesters, calling themselves the Cockroach Janta Party, gathered at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to demand the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan over a scandal involving the NEET exams.
The protests were peaceful but met with a harsh police response.
Despite this, the protesters' determination and the widespread support they received on social media forced the Modi government to sack Pradhan.
The protesters' idealism and the stark contrast between their peaceful demonstrations and the government's violent response highlighted the issues of government corruption and the need for accountability.
Protests began on June 6 at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, led by young demonstrators known as the Cockroach Janta Party.
The protests demanded the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET exam scandal.
The protests were met with a violent police response, including the forcible removal of key figures like Sonam Wangchuk.
The protesters' idealism and the stark contrast between their peaceful demonstrations and the government's violent response gained widespread support on social media.
The Modi government was forced to sack Dharmendra Pradhan, marking a significant concession to the protesters.
- Who
- Students and young protesters, led by figures like Sonam Wangchuk, and the Modi government.
- What
- Protests against the NEET exam scandal and government corruption, leading to the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan.
- When
- Protests began on June 6 and continued for several weeks.
- Where
- Primarily at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, with other locations across India.
- Why
- To demand accountability for the NEET exam scandal and highlight government corruption.
Protesters
Government
Government Accountability
Protesters
The protesters demand accountability and resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan for the NEET exam scandal.
Government
The government refuses to acknowledge errors and maintains its stance, but was forced to sack a cabinet colleague.
Police Response
Protesters
Protesters view the police response as brutal and violent, targeting peaceful demonstrators.
Government
The government and its supporters justify the police actions as necessary to maintain law and order.
- Date of Protest
- June 6
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Key Figure
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Resigned Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Protest Group
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Government Party
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)