The leader of India`s youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has declared that the movement is entering a new phase, insisting its campaign for accountability and education reform will continue despite securing one of its biggest demands—the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
In a video posted on X on Sunday, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke reflected on the weeks-long protest movement that forced the Modi government to make its first major concession over the alleged examination paper leak controversy.
Describing the past 37 days as one of the most challenging periods of his life, Dipke said the end of the protests had finally given him a chance to rest.
"For the first time, I could sleep in my own bedroom without worrying about what the next challenge would be or what would happen before the day ended," he said.
Although the government accepted several of the protesters` demands and the demonstrations have now been withdrawn, Dipke stressed that the campaign is far from over.
"This is just the beginning. The Cockroach Janata Party has a long way to go," he told supporters.
The CJP was launched in May as a satirical political initiative after remarks by India`s Chief Justice, but it quickly evolved into a nationwide youth movement focusing on alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, unemployment and broader issues of government accountability.
The movement gained momentum as thousands of young protesters gathered at New Delhi`s Jantar Mantar, demanding action over the alleged NEET examination paper leak and other controversies surrounding India`s education system.
One of the group`s central demands was the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, whom protesters blamed for repeated examination failures and the government`s handling of the crisis. Following weeks of demonstrations, Pradhan resigned, while the government also assured that no legal action would be taken against participants in the protests.
With those commitments in place, the CJP officially suspended its agitation.
Looking back on the campaign, Dipke thanked supporters who remained committed despite widespread scepticism over whether the movement could achieve its objectives.
He revealed that he had been suffering from typhoid and fever during the final stages of the protests and apologised for being unable to personally greet those who gathered at Jantar Mantar after the government`s announcement.
"I want to thank every single person who stood with us for 37 days. Your support made this movement possible, and I truly appreciate what you have done for the country," he said.
Dipke also acknowledged his critics, saying their constant questioning and scrutiny helped strengthen both the movement and its leadership.
"People challenged us throughout the campaign, but that pushed us to improve. I believe that`s one of the reasons we were able to achieve the results we did," he said.
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