Books, dreams, hardships: Voices from CJP's Jantar Mantar protest on day 3

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has instructed supporters to bring a thali and chamach to the protest at Delhi Jantar Mantar on Saturday, 20 June. This references the 'Thali Bajao' initiative from March 2020. The movement seeks Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET paper leak issues. The CJP campaigns on education system shortcomings and demands for ministerial resignation. Cockroach Janta Party supporters are preparing for their protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on June 20. Founder Abhijeet Dipke asked participants to bring thali-chammach, referencing a past appeal. The demonstration stems from the group's demands for accountability regarding alleged examination irregularities and calls for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Dipke also sought financial aid for families affected by student suicides. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke wrote to PM Modi seeking Rs 1 crore compensation for families of students who allegedly died by suicide due to examination controversies. He cited 11 student suicides, including five in the last 48 hours, linking the deaths to anxiety over re-examinations. Dipke also demanded the removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and plans to intensify protests at Jantar Mantar on Saturday. Heavy security was deployed in New Delhi on Saturday for the Cockroach Janta Party's second protest at Jantar Mantar. Police implemented extensive surveillance and crowd-control measures, with the demonstration led by Abhijeet Dipke scheduled for 1 pm. Authorities granted permission, and CCTV cameras and body-worn cameras were installed to ensure transparency. Barricades were set up, and reserve forces were on standby.