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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from his position, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) shared an update on X listing its "pending" demands. These include Rs 1 crore compensation for the families of students who died by suicide, no action against student protesters, and a public apology from the RAF and Delhi Police.Taking to X, the party wrote: "The Cockroach Janta Party Demands Update: 1. Dharmendra Pradhan must resign. 2. 1 crore to the families of all students who died by suicide – PENDING. 3. No action against any of the student protesters – PENDING. 4. Public apology from RAF & Delhi Police – PENDING. Jantar Mantar & the entire country is still waiting on the rest of the demands."
On Saturday, July 25, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stepped down from his post by sending his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This significant political shift comes in the wake of escalating protests and growing scrutiny surrounding the NEET-UG exam scandal. The movement, spearheaded by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), had been pushing for systemic entrance test reforms, increased transparency, and Pradhan’s step-down.Meanwhile, Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), expressed satisfaction with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's departure, framing it as a long-awaited triumph for students across the nation. Taking a direct aim at the ruling administration, Dipke reacted to the news with sharp commentary. "Students have received justice today," stated Dipke. "Dharmendra Pradhan’s step-down proves that if you stand firm and refuse to surrender to this government, you will see outcomes. Never lose courage in a democratic system." He further added, "People used to say resignations don't happen under this government. The world bends; you just need someone capable of making it bend."The demonstrations drew prominent support, notably from climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who went on a 26-day fast starting June 28. Wangchuk called off his hunger strike earlier in the week following official written commitments from the central government guaranteeing immunity for peaceful demonstrators, a parliamentary debate on exam accountability and reforms, and favorable review of financial support for families of students who lost their lives to suicide after the alleged paper leak.