PUNE — A social media-led youth group calling itself the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced plans to hold a protest on June 11, 2026, at Savitribai Phule Pune University. The group stated that the demonstration will focus on alleged irregularities in examinations and recruitment processes and has called for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
According to the announcement circulated on social media, the gathering is scheduled for 4:00 PM and has been described by organisers as a “peaceful protest.” The group has urged students, job seekers, and young citizens to participate, while emphasizing a non-violent approach.
The movement, which originated as a social media campaign, has recently gained online traction and has been associated with discussions around exam-related grievances, paper leak allegations, and youth employment concerns. However, the group’s structure and formal recognition as an organisation remain unclear.
A promotional poster circulating online carries the slogan “#EducationMinisterMustResign.” The claims regarding the scale of participation and support have not been independently verified.
Authorities have not yet issued a statement regarding permissions, security arrangements, or official response related to the proposed protest.
The planned Pune event follows an earlier gathering in Delhi organised by the same group, though details regarding turnout and impact have not been independently confirmed.
