Amid the prolonged protests by the Cockroach Janata Party against alleged irregularities associated with the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan ultimately submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Following this, the Centre appointed Prahlad Joshi as the new Education Minister in the Indian Parliament.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) vowed to continue its push for accountability, demanding strict legal action against police personnel involved in crackdowns and pursuing pending demands.
Prahlad Joshi, continuing as Consumer Affairs Minister, has been given additional charge of the Education Ministry. He said he would try to express his commitment to performing to the best of his ability and to the best of his capacity under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guidance.
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The Abhijeet Dipke-led CJP called off its agitation as the Centre accepted its key demands, including Pradhan's resignation, withdrawal of FIRs against peaceful protesters and financial compensation to families of NEET suicide victims. The dramatic development came exactly 84 days after the online satirical GenZ-led political outfit came into existence.
Here are the latest updates related to the CJP protest :
- The Cockroach Janata Party stated it has submitted a five-point charter on examination reforms to the Centre. The two sides will meet again in about four weeks to discuss and work on implementing the proposed reforms.
-As the protest against the paper leak ends, clearance work is underway at the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest site at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation on Saturday.
-The Centre has agreed to withdraw police cases against protesters and provide compensation to the families of students who died by suicide following the controversy over the leaked examination paper, CJP leaders said after talks with the government.
-CJP members Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das stated the government has accepted all of the group's demands and assured them that a written guarantee on the agreed commitments will be shared by Tuesday.
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-All stations across the Delhi Metro network are now open for passenger entry and exit, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said, restoring normal services after security-related restrictions during the CJP protests.
- Newly appointed Education Minister Prahlad Jodhi said that he will fulfill his duty with complete humility and responsibility.
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah has defended Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, saying his resignation reflected the party's commitment to accountability and respect for the sentiments of students. Shah also said the Modi government was committed to reforms to curb paper leaks and highlighted Pradhan's contributions to implementing the National Education Policy, expanding digital education and strengthening the examination system.
- The Darjeeling District Congress Committee continued their 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' protest march, demanding action against those involved in the NEET (UG) paper leak.
-Kolkata Police on Saturday arrested 11 people in connection with the violence and alleged attack on journalists during the July 24 CJP rally. Additional CP (Crime) Kunal Aggarwal said none of those arrested were students and described them as "troublemakers" involved in vandalism.