Uddhav backs CJP protest over exam irregularities, urges Rahul to join

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Monday backed the protest of Cockroach Janta Party and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk over alleged irregularities in competitive exams, saying parties should support the agitation without bringing in their political affiliations.

Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, should also back the agitation, Thackeray said at a press conference here, while appealing to Wangchuk to withdraw his



hunger strike, saying his life was precious.

The Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi over alleged examination irregularities has been underway for 24 days now.

It has been demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and Rs 1 crore compensation for the families of students who died by suicide since the NEET paper leak in May this year. A re-exam was held last month.