CJP protest over exam irregularities enters 18th day, Sonam fast continues

The Cockroach Janta Party’s protest at Jantar Mantar demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and government accountability over alleged examination irregularities entered its 18th day on Tuesday, while activist Sonam Wangchuk completed the 10th day of his indefinite hunger strike.

In a post on X, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke said Wangchuk had lost more than 6 kilograms since beginning his fast and that his blood pressure remained “quite low”. “When will the government wake



up?” Dipke asked.

Meanwhile, a delegation of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) visited the protest site at Jantar Mantar to express solidarity with the agitation. 

The farmers’ body reiterated its support for the protesters’ demands, including the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, scrapping of the National Testing Agency (NTA), compensation to families of students who allegedly died by suicide and action against those responsible for alleged examination irregularities.