Youth Protest Calls for Education Minister Resignation

A large youth-led protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan drew significant crowds to New Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The demonstration, organized by the social media-based Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), centered on allegations of systemic failures in national examinations, including paper leaks and technical glitches in evaluation systems.

The protest, led by CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, attracted students, parents, and competitive exam aspirants who expressed deep frustration over recent controversies. Specific grievances included the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, which forced a re-examination scheduled for June 21, and reported glitches in the Central Board of Secondary Education's On-Screen Marking (OSM) system. Participants argued these issues have caused severe anxiety, jeopardized academic futures, and reflected a lack of accountability. Many attendees, including first-time protesters, stated they joined out of concern for the integrity of the education system.

The gathering saw a steady increase in turnout throughout the day. The event was notably supported by several public figures. Climate and education activist...