'Won't back off until Pradhan resigns': CJP protests overnight at Delhi's Jantar Mantar
CJP protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar (PTI) Overnight protest despite police warning Protesters allege disruption of basic facilities Demand for Pradhan's resignation remains central Appeal
CJP protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar (PTI) Overnight protest despite police warning Protesters allege disruption of basic facilities Demand for Pradhan's resignation remains central Appeal to NEET candidates to join protest Poll Are you in favor of organizing future protests to address educational issues in India? Yes, we need to take a stand. No, they are not helpful. NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) intensified its agitation over the NEET-UG paper leak controversy, with party founder Abhijeet Dipke and supporters staging an overnight sit-in at Delhi's Jantar Mantar and vowing not to end the protest until Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns.The demonstration entered its second day on Sunday despite Delhi Police directing protesters to vacate the venue after the expiry of their permitted protest hours on Saturday evening.The protest, which began on Saturday afternoon, continued through the night as demonstrators remained at Jantar Mantar, raising slogans and demanding accountability over the alleged paper leak. Delhi Police had informed protesters that permission for the gathering was valid only between 10am and 5pm and warned that continuing beyond the approved hours could invite legal action.Despite the warning, Dipke and his supporters refused to leave the site, turning the demonstration into an overnight sit-in.
Throughout the night, supporters remained at the venue while Dipke repeatedly addressed the gathering and urged more people to join the movement.During the protest, participants alleged that access to basic amenities had been restricted. According to the protesters, lights at the venue were switched off and access to water, food and washrooms was curtailed.Dipke appealed to authorities to restore water supply to public restrooms, claiming there had been no water availability since Saturday night. Protesters later said that drinking water services were restored and lights were switched back on."I request the authorities not to cut off the water supply to the restrooms at the Jantar Mantar protest site. Since last night there’s no water supply at the public restrooms," he said in a post on X.In a series of posts on social media, Dipke also urged police not to stop supporters from reaching Jantar Mantar, insisting that the protest remained peaceful and focused on seeking justice for students affected by the controversy.At the heart of the agitation is the demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
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