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6 detained during CJP protest

Six people were detained by the Delhi Police on Saturday to prevent a possible confrontation between two groups during the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar, officials said.

The detentions were made as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order after police received inputs about the possibility of tensions between supporters and opposers of the online movement, they said.

Officials noted that the preventive detentions were made to help ensure the demonstration concluded peacefully without any major law-and-order issues.

Officials stated that the six individuals were taken into preventive custody when they were found attempting to create a disturbance near the protest site. Fortunately, the situation remained under control, and no incidents were reported.

Sonam Wangchuk joins CJP protest seeking Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Activist Sonam Wangchuk, 59, reached Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Saturday to take part in a protest organised by the CJP, which is demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in the conduct of key examinations.

Ahead of joining the demonstration, Wangchuk shared a video message on X in which he called for Pradhan to step down, arguing that the concerns surrounding the NEET paper leak and questions over CBSE's assessment practices reflected a much deeper problem within the education system.

While acknowledging that the protest was focused on the NEET and CBSE controversies, Wangchuk said his own dissatisfaction stemmed from decades of engagement with public education. He noted that for nearly 40 years, he had worked to strengthen schooling in remote government-run institutions, particularly in underserved regions, but had seen little meaningful progress. The continued lack of change, he said, had left him disheartened and convinced that stronger action was necessary.

You can delete our posts, but not us, says Abhijeet Dipke

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the online movement Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), slammed the government for focusing on the organisation's social media activity rather than addressing their demands, which include Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged irregularities in examinations and recruitment tests.

"My friends, this is a long struggle. It has been a month since we started demanding Pradhan's resignation on social media, but these individuals are so shameless that instead of taking action, they have been focused on other distractions, like hacking our accounts and getting our posts deleted. You may be able to delete our posts, but you cannot erase us from this space," Dipke stated during his address to the crowd, which energetically supported his words.

He also mentioned that activist Sonam Wangchuk would be joining the protest shortly and thanked him for his support.

Recalling his arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport that morning, Dipke said that just before his flight was about to land, he felt as though he was living his last moments of freedom. "I was fully prepared to sacrifice my freedom for this cause," he said.

The CJP founder claimed that many people have compromised themselves and 'sold out' due to the fear of imprisonment. "Lekin is desh ka chatra, yuva nahi bika hai (The youth and students of this country have not sold themselves)," he said amid loud cheers from the crowd.

Delhi parent questions push for digitalisation in education

Expressing concern over the rapid shift toward digital systems, Radheshyam Kaithal, 50, whose three children are pursuing higher education in Delhi, questioned whether technology alone could address systemic shortcomings. While acknowledging the benefits of digitalisation, he argued that its rollout in education should be preceded by adequate preparation and capacity-building for educators.

“We are digitalising everything, from banking to education, but are we able to stop wrong practices? The answer is no. There is rampant bank fraud, and now we are seeing the impact of digitalisation in the education space. I am not against it, but it should be introduced only after proper assessment and training of teachers,” Kaithal told Hindustan Times.

Police tighten security at Abhijeet Dipke’s residence

Police have stepped up security measures around the residence of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke in the Waluj MIDC locality of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, officials said on Saturday.

According to police, the heightened deployment is aimed at maintaining order and preventing gatherings from forming near the property. Authorities said the security arrangement is being monitored and could be expanded if the situation warrants additional personnel.

"We will assess the situation and, if required, deploy more officers," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 1) Pankaj Atulkar said.

Atulkar also said Dipke's parents are presently not staying at the family residence in Waluj. When asked about their whereabouts, he said they were not in contact with him and declined to share further information.

CJP targets Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET leak, demands resignation

At a protest held at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, members of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) voiced strong criticism of the Centre's handling of examination-related controversies, calling for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to step down. Demonstrators cited the NEET paper leak controversy, alleged irregularities linked to CBSE's on-screen evaluation process, and other purported lapses in the conduct of public examinations.

Throughout the gathering, protesters repeatedly demanded Pradhan's resignation, chanting slogans such as “Dharmendra Pradhan must resign” and “Dharmendra Pradhan, resign!” alongside cries of “Jai Bhim”.

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