06 June,2026 05:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Rohit Pawar said the large turnout at the protest reflected growing dissatisfaction of people with Centre`s policies and the handling of key exams. File Pic
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP SP) general secretary Rohit Pawar on Saturday expressed support for the agitation led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) against alleged irregularities in the NEET and CBSE examinations. reported the PTI.
The statement came as CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke participated in a demonstration at Jantar Mantar, which drew large numbers of young participants and was held under heavy security.
The demonstration witnessed the participation of scores of students and young people who gathered to raise concerns over alleged examination-related issues.
Supporters of the movement said that the planned demonstration at Jantar Mantar was aimed to highlight concerns regarding transparency, accountability and the future of students affected by examination controversies, according to the PTI.
In a statement, Rohit Pawar said the large turnout at the protest reflected growing dissatisfaction among young people with the Centre's policies and the handling of key examinations.
He claimed that alleged irregularities in the NEET and CBSE examinations had directly impacted students and contributed to widespread frustration among the youth, as per the PTI.
The NCP (SP) leader said he fully supported the movement's objective of protecting the interests of students and young people.
Rohit Pawar also called for greater accountability in the conduct of national examinations and urged authorities to address concerns raised by students.
Pawar further demanded the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged examination irregularities, according to the PTI.
He argued that those responsible for managing the education system should be held accountable if lapses are found in the conduct of major examinations.
The protest has become part of a wider debate surrounding examination processes and the concerns of students across the country.
Supporters of the movement say they will continue to raise issues affecting students and seek reforms aimed at ensuring fairness and transparency in the education system.
Meanwhile, the Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke landed in Delhi on Saturday to protest against the exam irregularities.
The Maharashtra Police have stepped up security at the residence of Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the online movement Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), in the Waluj MIDC area of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar city in Maharashtra.
A police officials while briefing about the security arrangements outside Dipke's house, said that the security cover has been expanded to avoid unnecessary crowding as he arrives in India on Saturday.
DCP (Zone 1) Pankaj Atulka said, "If there is a need to deploy more manpower, we will do so after a review," as cited by PTI.
Atulkar also said that Dipke's parents are not currently staying at their house in the Waluj area. "They are not in contact with me," he said, while refusing to share further details about Abhijeet Dipke or their whereabouts.
(with PTI inputs)
