Education – Delhi Protest Over Student Deaths and Exam Concerns Reaches Tenth Day
Education – The protest organised by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi completed its tenth consecutive day on Monday, as the group intensified its criticism of the government over issues linked to student welfare, examination transparency and public accountability. The demonstration has continued to attract supporters demanding institutional reforms and a stronger response from authorities.
CJP Raises Concerns Over Student Deaths
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke used a series of posts on X to draw attention to the deaths of several students, including Pradeep Meghwal, Aakansha Chaturvedi, Amaira Kumar and Kahaan Patel. Referring to the families of these students, Dipke alleged that they had been left without adequate support and were still seeking justice. He further claimed that no government representative had contacted the affected families to express condolences or acknowledge their loss.
According to Dipke, the absence of an official response has deepened public dissatisfaction and strengthened calls for greater accountability from those responsible for overseeing the education system. He argued that families dealing with personal tragedy deserve both compassion and transparent action from public institutions.
Sonam Wangchuk Extends Hunger Strike
Social activist Sonam Wangchuk continued his indefinite hunger strike for the second day, extending support to the ongoing protest while also highlighting long-standing concerns related to Ladakh. Wangchuk appealed to citizens across the country to participate in a one-day fast as a peaceful expression of solidarity with the movement.
He stated that the campaign goes beyond a single issue and represents broader demands for education reforms, responsible governance and stronger environmental safeguards. Wangchuk urged people from different backgrounds to support efforts aimed at improving transparency and public accountability through democratic means.
Protest Focuses on Examination Reforms
The protest, which began on June 20, has largely centred on allegations of irregularities in competitive examinations, with particular attention on concerns surrounding the NEET examination process. Organisers have argued that greater transparency and fairness are essential to restore confidence among students and their families.
Participants have maintained that examination systems should be strengthened to ensure equal opportunities for candidates and prevent any practices that could undermine the credibility of national entrance tests. Protesters believe reforms are necessary to protect the interests of students who invest years of preparation for competitive examinations.
Electoral Issues Also Raised During Demonstration
Apart from education-related concerns, the demonstration has also addressed electoral matters, including objections linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Organisers have called for greater clarity and transparency in administrative processes connected with voter registration and electoral management.
Supporters at the protest say their objective is to encourage institutional reforms through peaceful demonstrations and public participation. They continue to seek constructive engagement from authorities on issues they believe affect both students and the broader democratic process.
As the protest enters its second week, organisers have indicated that the campaign will continue until their concerns receive an official response. No formal statement addressing the specific allegations raised during the demonstration had been reported from the government at the time of writing