Supporters of the movement Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) gathered at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Saturday, demanding action over the NEET 2026 paper leak and alleged irregularities in the CBSE's on-screen marking system.
The protesters also called for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, marking the CJP's first major on-ground mobilisation after building a large following online.
A few hundred people attended the protest, but despite the turnout and visibility, the event exposed several organisational shortcomings, including constant changes in timing and venue, a lack of planning, and inadequate sound equipment.
The protest also suffered from a shortage of volunteers to manage the crowd, and the last-minute police clearance created confusion among organisers and law enforcement.
Additionally, the sweltering weather emerged as another problem for participants, with many struggling to find drinking water in the summer heat.
