CJP celebrates Pradhan's resignation but says three demands remain pending; here's why the protest is far from over

The Cockroach Janta Party CJP on Saturday updated its list of demands after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned marking its first demand as fulfilled while asserting that the remaining demands were still pendingWATCH Delhi On the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan Founding President of Cockroach Janta Party Abhijeet Dipke says Theres no need to be afraid This is democracy He has resigned but we have two more demands We wont go like this Dharmendrahellip pictwittercomK8xiZ0NInOmdash ANI ANI July 25 2026CJPrsquos Demand Rooster Has Been Updated1 Dharmedra Pradhan must resign 2 Rs 1 Cr to the families of all students who died by suicide Pending3 No action against any of the student protesters Pending4 Public Apology From RAF amp Delhi Police PendingJantar Mantarhellipmdash Cockroach is Back Cockroachisback July 25 2026In a post on its official X handle CJP said its demand list had been updated following Pradhans resignation marking its demand for the Union Education Minister to step down as fulfilled However it said its other demandsmdashincluding Rs 1 crore compensation for the families of students who died by suicide withdrawal of action against student protesters and a public apology from the Rapid Action Force RAF and Delhi Policemdashremained pending The party added that protesters at Jantar Mantar and people across the country were still awaiting the fulfilment of the remaining demandsAddressing reporters and demonstrators at Jantar Mantar shortly after the resignation was announced CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke described the development as a win for democracy but said the agitation would continueWe have done it Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned What did they say That resignations dont happen under this government We say the world does bow down it just needs the right people to make it happen Dipke saidDharmendra Pradhan has resigned from his Education Minister post amid mounting pressure over the paper leak controversyThe development follows sustained protests by students and groups like CJP demanding accountability over exam irregularities CJP founder Abhijeet Dipkehellip pictwittercomEXPpWASk9xmdash Mid Day mid_day July 25 2026Holding up a banner carrying photographs of students who allegedly died by suicide following the May 3 NEET UG paper leak he said This is for them for all those students who lost their lives due to Dharmendra PradhanCelebrations erupted at New Delhis Jantar Mantar following the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Protesters and student groups who spent weeks demonstrating against exam irregularities marked the development as a major democratic victory pictwittercomckVhZ0YHKWmdash Mid Day mid_day July 25 2026Pradhans resignation is proof that if you are not afraid and do not bow down to this government we can secure the resignation of anyone There is no need to be afraid This is democracy and to hold those in power accountable we have to raise our voice They are in power because of us he addedDipke says Pradhans resignation is only the beginning presses for remaining demandsDipke said the protest would not end with the ministers resignationThough Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned we still have more demands We will not leave just like that The families of the children who died by suicide should receive compensation of Rs 1 crore Secondly action must be taken against those police personnel who acted against protesters during the July 20 Parliament march he saidAddressing police officers present at the protest site Dipke said Only one resignation has taken place Remember do not mess with cockroaches We took the blows upon ourselves The students of this country have shown great courage All cases registered against students before or after July 20 must be withdrawn This is how a democracy should functionMeanwhile while submitting his resignation Dharmendra Pradhan reaffirmed his commitment to Indias youth and education He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his support and said stepping down was necessary to protect the integrity of examinations and safeguard the future of studentsVIDEO Delhi Jantar Mantar Protest CJP spokesperson Saurav Das says Our food and water is being stopped Is Delhi Police trying to deprive people of food and water Let the Delhi Police clarify its position Instead of listening to the demands of the youth thehellip pictwittercomBJo8OCTAV5mdash Press Trust of India PTI_News July 25 2026Earlier in the day CJP spokesperson Saurav Das alleged that food and water supplies to the protest site were being obstructedOur food and water are being stopped Is Delhi Police trying to deprive people of food and water Let the Delhi Police clarify its position Instead of listening to the demands of the youth the administration is creating obstacles This is deeply unfortunate and we will not accept it Das saidCJP alleges Delhi Police blocked food and water at protest siteHe warned that if the situation continued and protesters were illegally detained the organisation would hold a peaceful march to the Delhi Police Headquarters followed by a sitin protestWe once again urge the Delhi Police not to deprive people of food and water Those who wish to come here should not be illegally detained You cannot stop people from accessing food and water or restrict their movement Such actions are unconstitutional and illegal The Delhi Police should stop engaging in illegal actions This is our immediate demand Das addedWith IANS inputs