Wangchuk Continues Fast as CJP Protest Over NEET Irregularities Intensifies

The protest led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has entered its 11th day, with founder Abhijeet Dipke reporting significant health concerns as he continues an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The movement demands the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, citing widespread systemic failures in the administration of national examinations, specifically the NEET-UG. Reports confirm that the protest leader has lost over 7 kilograms since the commencement of the strike on June 20, as the movement gains traction among student unions and various civil society members.

The CJP initiated this protest following massive controversies surrounding NEET-UG examination irregularities, including widespread allegations of question paper leaks that compelled the government to reorganize the medical entrance exam. The Delhi High Court recently permitted the restoration of the CJP's X account, which had been previously blocked by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on national security grounds during the peak of the examination crisis. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta stated the government had no objection to lifting the ban now that the examination process has concluded.

The movement's focus remains on holding the Union Education Ministry accountable for the stress and financial burden placed on students and their families nationwide. While the government has moved to normalize the account status, the ongoing hunger strike continues to attract political support and public attention, keeping the pressure high on the Education Ministry. Observers are watching for any official response from the central government regarding the minister's position as the health condition of the protest leader becomes a focal point of public discourse.