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CJP's Abhijeet Dipke appeals to NEET students, ‘Join us at Jantar Mantar after exam’ to demand Pradhan's ouster on Day 2
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CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke urged NEET UG aspirants to join ongoing protests at Jantar Mantar, calling for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The protest entered its second day despite police restrictions.CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke extended best wishes to NEET UG candidates and urged participation in ongoing Jantar Mantar protests.(PTI)Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Sunday extended best wishes to NEET UG aspirants who are set to appear for the crucial medical entrance test. CJP founder and supporters, continued to stage a sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar overnight and urged students to join the ongoing demonstration on Sunday after their National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) exam.Abhijeet Dipke shared a video message on X, the caption of the post states, “Best of luck to all NEET re-exam aspirants. Our best wishes are with you. Join us at Jantar Mantar after your exam ends, we are looking forward to meeting you all!”The protestors demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy, greater accountability and structural reforms. The demonstration entered its second day on Sunday even after Delhi Police said the permission granted for the peaceful gathering was from 10:00 AM to 5:00 pm of 20 June and asked the protesters to vacate the site.Quick answers to key questions•5 QUESTIONSThe CJP is demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan due to the NEET paper leak controversy, as well as greater accountability and structural reforms in the education sector.Abhijeet Dipke requested NEET aspirants to join the demonstration at Jantar Mantar to collectively demand accountability from the government regarding the recent paper leaks and the impact on students.CJP protesters are using creative methods such as banging plates and carrying placards with slogans to express their dissent and demand the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan.The NEET paper leak controversy highlights systemic failures within the education sector, including concerns about student mental health, fairness in examination processes, and accountability of educational authorities.Students are encouraged to participate in the protest if they wish to advocate for accountability and reforms in the education system, as expressed by CJP's call for solidarity during this critical issue.Dipke posted a series of messages on his social media handle since yesterday, appealing to the youth of the country to join the protest on Sunday morning at Jantar Mantar at 9:00 AM.“Celebrating Democracy with a Movement. Join us all in this celebration - tomorrow morning, we will once again demand the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. This celebration will continue through the night; the cockroaches will leave only after securing Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation,” CJP in a post on X said.The CJP founder requested the police to assign a different site for the protest as the organisation sought to continue the sit-in until their demand is met.“We are holding the fort but without your support this movement won’t be successful,” the post on X said. In another post he complained that Delhi Police restrained protestor's access to water, food, electricity, washrooms and venue.‘We are not doing anything wrong,’ asserts Abhijeet DipkeOver the continuity of their peaceful sit-in protest, Dipke stated, “I request the police to not stop people from coming at Jantar Mantar. We are not doing anything wrong, we are just seeking justice for the students who committed suicide.” After he complained of denied access to basic amenities, drinking water access was restored, and lights were switched back on.According to Delhi Police, the continuation of protest beyond the permitted hours was a violation of the conditions of permission which could attract legal action. Dipke reiterated his appeal for dialogue with the Centre over the youth-led organisation's demands, asserting that the channel for
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday led a high-level review meeting with senior representatives from the Ministry of Education, state governments, the National Testing Agency (NTA), and higher education institutions to evaluate preparations for the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled for June 21, as reported by ANI.The meeting focused on ensuring that all administrative, logistical, and security arrangements are in place for the smooth conduct of the exam.Addressing the meeting, the Union Minister Pradhan emphasised the importance of maintaining the highest standards of integrity, transparency and efficiency in the examination process and directed all concerned authorities to remain vigilant and fully prepared.He urged the officials to ensure that necessary measures were in place for the free and fair conduct of the re-examination. Emphasising the importance of coordination at all levels, the Minister informed that officers designated by the Ministry will reach all the states to coordinate the activities pertaining to the re-examination process and will report to the Command Centre headed by the DG, NTA.Here's what was discussedThe Minister asked the designated nodal officers of the state governments to ensure that students were provided all necessary facilities to enable them to appear for the re-examination in a stress-free environment.According to the Ministry of Education, Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, Sanjay Kumar; Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Vineet Joshi, and Director General, NTA, Abhishek Singh, also attended the meeting.Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, said that the students must be put at absolute ease to appear for the examination, by giving them all necessary facilities, including provision of seating arrangements before the exam and drinking water. He requested the nodal officers of the state governments to ensure that adequate steps were taken in this regard.Vineet Joshi, Secretary, Department of Higher Education, remarked that the time between now and the date of the re-examination was crucial and stressed the need for proactive coordination, timely dissemination of instructions and strict compliance with all prescribed protocols.Abhishek Singh, Director General, NTA, said that NTA was working with all concerned stakeholders, including the district-level coordination committees headed by the DMs, state police departments and intelligence agencies, to ensure that the re-examination was conducted smoothly.Detailed deliberations were held on the examination preparedness, coordination mechanisms, security protocols, logistical arrangements, grievance redressal mechanisms and adherence to examination guidelines. States/UTs were advised to maintain close coordination with all stakeholders to ensure the smooth, transparent and seamless conduct of the re-examination.222 participants attended the meeting that was conducted in a hybrid mode. Senior officials from various states/Union Territories, nodal officers of centrally funded institutes, vice chancellors and directors of higher educational institutes across the country participated in the meeting. They assured full cooperation and said they were committed to taking all necessary measures for the smooth conduct of the examination and ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience for the candidates.The NEET examination held last month was cancelled following allegations of question paper leakage, after which authorities announced that the re-examination would be conducted on June 21.(With inputs from ANI)About the AuthorLivemintFor about a decade, Livemint—News Desk has been a credible source for authentic and timely news, and well-researched analysis on national news, business, personal finance, corporates, politics and geopolitics. We bring the latest updates on all the listed companies on BSE and NSE, startups, mutual funds, Union ministries, geopolitics, and untapped human
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