Delhi Police Allowed CJP Protest to Calm Rising Youth Anger Over Exam Crisis
Authorities feared denying permission could intensify public outrage over the NEET-UG paper leak and examination glitches, prompting swift approval for the Jantar Mantar demonstration.
New Delhi: The Delhi Police reportedly allowed the protest organised by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar in an effort to calm growing anger among young people over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak and repeated examination glitches linked to institutions under the Central government.
According to government sources, authorities assessed rising social media activity and public sentiment before deciding to permit the demonstration. Officials reportedly feared that refusing permission could trigger unrest, with protesters potentially gathering at restricted locations or police stations, worsening tensions.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, who arrived from the United States on Saturday morning, was reportedly taken to a room at Delhi airport, where police asked him to apply for permission to protest at Jantar Mantar. Sources claimed the request was approved within minutes after he signed an undertaking.
At 9:02 a.m., CJP spokesperson Saurav Das announced on X that authorities had granted permission and urged supporters to head directly to Jantar Mantar while continuing their demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Government sources suggested that authorities believed allowing the protest was a safer option than risking a confrontation that could further fuel youth anger over ongoing examination controversies.
The protest also received support from climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who travelled from Leh and joined demonstrators at the venue. Delhi Police reportedly deployed heavy security arrangements, including UAV surveillance, body-camera-equipped officers, plainclothes personnel, and a mobile command centre to monitor the gathering.
According to organisers, around 1,500 to 2,000 people, mostly students, attended the protest to demand education reforms and accountability in the examination system.
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