Representatives of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) met Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Monday and submitted their demands related to the NEET-UG paper leak controversy and other examination-related concerns. CJP spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka said Nadda assured them that he would discuss their demands internally with the party leadership. The meeting took place amid heightened tensions in the national capital during the group’s “Sansad Chalo” protest.

According to posts shared by CJP members on social media, Das and Ranka met Nadda at his residence after waiting for more than two hours. Das said they submitted a written letter outlining their demands and were informed that discussions would take place within the government. Ranka stated that the minister had sought time to coordinate with the leadership regarding the protesters’ requests.

The demands raised by the CJP include the immediate release of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG paper leak issue, and financial compensation of Rs 1 crore for families of students who died by suicide allegedly linked to examination-related stress. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said the organisation wanted accountability from the government over alleged irregularities affecting students.

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The developments came as CJP members and supporters participated in the “Sansad Chalo” march in Delhi, demanding action over alleged failures in the examination system. The protest was focused on the NEET-UG paper leak controversy and other reported irregularities, including concerns related to competitive examinations and board examinations. Demonstrators called for greater transparency and responsibility from authorities managing major national-level tests.

The protest at Jantar Mantar witnessed a heavy security presence as police attempted to prevent demonstrators from moving towards restricted areas near Parliament. According to reports, clashes occurred after some protesters tried to cross barricades, leading security personnel to use force, including a reported lathi charge. Police deployed multiple layers of barricading, riot control vehicles and additional personnel to manage the gathering.

The situation remained tense as hundreds of students and supporters gathered at the protest site, raising slogans and carrying flags. Police also deployed signal jammers in and around the area, with some protesters claiming that mobile connectivity was affected. Authorities said security arrangements were necessary to maintain law and order during the Parliament session, while CJP members continued to press for action on their demands.

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