Will There Be Nationwide Protest by CJP on 26th July or It Is Cancelled After Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation?

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) announced today, July 25, that it is withdrawing its nationwide agitation with immediate effect after the government accepted its main demands related to the NEET paper leak controversy. In a post on X, the group stated that the government had agreed to maximum possible compensation for families of students who died by suicide linked to the NEET paper leak, the withdrawal of all FIRs filed by the central government and NDA-ruled states against protesters, and a commitment that no further action would be taken against those involved in the protests. The government will also consider the CJP's five-point exam reform charter, with further discussions planned.

Talks Lead To Agreement

The decision followed meetings between CJP representatives and Union ministers, including JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh. CJP spokespersons said the government responded positively to demands on compensation and the withdrawal of cases against peaceful protesters. Further talks on broader educational and exam reforms are expected in the coming weeks. CJP’s Updated Demands After Dharmendra Pradhan Resignation - Check List.

Cockroach Janta Party Withdraws Its Nationwide Agitation With Immediate Effect

The development came hours after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, a development that protesters at Jantar Mantar in Delhi greeted with visible relief.

Background to the protests

The CJP emerged in May 2026 as a youth-led satirical movement after a Supreme Court judge’s remarks comparing unemployed young people to “cockroaches". Founded by Abhijeet Dipke, it quickly focused on long-standing concerns over competitive exam irregularities. The group organised sustained protests, including a sit-in at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi that began in mid-June, demanding accountability for the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.

The exam, taken by more than two million candidates, was cancelled after evidence of a leak and later rescheduled. The controversy was linked to reported student suicides and widespread frustration over repeated exam disruptions. Alongside the call for the education minister’s resignation, the CJP pressed for compensation for affected families, protection for protesters, and systemic reforms to prevent future paper leaks and delays. 'We Won't Go': CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Says Protest Will Continue Until All Demands Are Met (Videos).

CJP leaders said the withdrawal of the agitation reflects acceptance of their core demands. They indicated they will continue engaging with the government on the proposed five-point reform charter, which covers greater transparency, accountability, and support measures for students affected by examination failures. The development marks the end of a weeks-long protest that had drawn significant attention from students and young people across several states.

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