The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) intensified its campaign against alleged examination irregularities by holding its second protest in Pune, drawing a crowd of around 1,000 people. The organisation has now announced a nationwide agitation between June 12 and June 20, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and sweeping reforms in the examination system.
Following the Pune demonstration, CJP said it will organise protests in multiple cities including Lucknow, Amritsar, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Jaipur and Delhi. The campaign will culminate in a national-level protest in the capital on June 20, signalling an escalation of its movement focused on student grievances and accountability in examination processes.
At the core of CJP’s demands is the resignation of the Education Minister, which the party claims is necessary to restore trust in the system. Alongside this, the organisation unveiled five additional demands aimed at addressing systemic issues faced by students during examinations.
The first demand centres on financial compensation for students affected by cancelled, leaked or delayed exams. CJP argued that students incur significant costs related to travel, accommodation, coaching and study materials, in addition to mental stress caused by last-minute disruptions. The party has proposed a compensation of ₹10,000 per student for such incidents, along with an additional ₹10,000 per month in cases where results are delayed beyond one month.
Another key demand is the introduction of a mandatory contingency plan for all major examinations. According to CJP, authorities should be prepared to conduct re-examinations within 72 hours in case of any disruption, including leaks or technical failures. The party believes this would reduce uncertainty and ensure continuity for students.
The organisation has also raised concerns over the increasing reliance on digital evaluation for paper-based exams. It has called for a return to manual evaluation until uniform technological infrastructure is established across all examination centres. CJP argued that disparities in access to reliable digital systems could compromise fairness in assessment.
In addition, the party has demanded automatic age relaxation for candidates affected by exam delays. It stated that students should not be penalised for administrative lapses, and any delay in exams or results should be added to the eligibility age limit for recruitment processes.
For computer-based tests, CJP has proposed mandatory third-party audits of examination centres at least seven days prior to the exam. These audits would assess hardware, software, internet connectivity and overall infrastructure. Centres failing to meet the required standards, the party said, should be replaced immediately to avoid disruptions.
CJP’s expanding protest campaign reflects growing concerns among students over exam management and transparency. With demonstrations planned across major cities, the organisation aims to build national momentum around its demands and push for policy-level changes in the education system.
As the agitation moves forward, all eyes will be on the Centre’s response and whether the demands trigger broader discussions on examination reforms and institutional accountability.
