Positioning itself as a volunteer-powered movement rather than a conventional political outfit, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Wednesday sought to turn public anger over alleged examination irregularities into a nationwide mobilisation drive, asserting that it does not need large financial backing to sustain its campaign against Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.At its first press conference here, the organisation unveiled a three-member spokesperson panel, journalist Saurav Das as chief spokesperson, alongside political researcher and filmmaker Vijeta Dahiya and IIT alumnus Ashutosh Ranka, as it intensified preparations for its June 6 protest in the national capital.Framing itself as a youth-driven challenge to what it described as a broken education system, the group repeatedly stressed that public participation, not money, remains its biggest strength. “We don’t need funding for Rs 200 posters,” a spokesperson said, arguing that even low-cost campaigns can carry a movement forward when backed by widespread public support.The organisation claimed that support for the movement has expanded rapidly across the country, with over 8 lakh people signing a petition demanding Pradhan’s resignation over concerns surrounding examination-related controversies and accountability.The spokespersons said the movement was not restricted to students alone but had evolved into a wider platform demanding transparency and institutional accountability. They described CJP as a youth political movement seeking reforms that directly impact students and youngsters.With focus now shifting from digital mobilisation to street action, the group outlined plans for its June 6 demonstration. According to the organisers, founder Abhijeet Dipke is expected to arrive in the Capital at 8 am, while climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is also expected to join the gathering.Participants plan to head to the Parliament Street Police Station to seek permission for a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar before proceeding with demonstrations.CJP leaders maintained that their central demand remains unchanged, Pradhan’s resignation, arguing that repeated allegations surrounding competitive examinations, including paper leak controversies, require accountability at the highest political level.Attempting to broaden its support base beyond ideological boundaries, the spokespersons appealed to citizens and political workers across party lines to join the campaign, portraying the movement as an open platform built around public participation rather than organisational machinery.


