Ahead of its second major protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has intensified its campaign over examination controversies, student mental health, and demands for accountability from the central government. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has appealed directly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to announce ₹1 crore financial assistance for the families of students who allegedly died by suicide amid examination-related stress and uncertainty. The organisation has also renewed its demand for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, arguing that ministerial accountability is necessary in light of ongoing examination controversies.

Former West Bengal minister and veteran Trinamool Congress leader Jyoti Priya Mallick, popularly known as Balu, has resigned from all party posts citing health reasons. The development comes just days after a major organisational reshuffle within the TMC, where Mallick was inducted into the party's reconstituted working committee. A longtime associate of Mamata Banerjee, Mallick played a crucial role in strengthening the party's organisation over the years. His resignation has triggered fresh political speculation at a time when the Trinamool Congress is facing growing internal challenges and turbulence.