Key Facts
Actor and activist Prakash Raj will join the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Bengaluru's Freedom Park on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The protest is part of a nationwide movement demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination irregularities, including the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case.
Prakash Raj's Participation Confirmed
Through posts on X, both Prakash Raj and the CJP confirmed his participation. The party announced, "Big Announcement: Activist Prakash Raj Will Be Joining CJP’s Peaceful Protest At Bengaluru!" Raj added, "I am travelling to reach Bengaluru .. to support this relevant peaceful protest.. please join us to raise our voice and make the government accountable for its failure." The actor, a frequent critic of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), had earlier been expected to attend the CJP's first protest in Delhi but could not due to prior commitments.
CJP's Nationwide Protests
The CJP has been holding demonstrations across India. The Bengaluru protest follows a massive rally at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on June 6, and subsequent protests in Pune (June 11), Lucknow (June 12), and Amritsar (June 13). On the same day as the Bengaluru event, a protest will also be held in Hyderabad, where activist Sonam Wangchuk is expected to address the gathering.
Demands and Statements
Speaking at the Amritsar protest, CJP leader Dipke said, "We will all go to Delhi on June 20 and camp there till the time Dharmendra Pradhan resigns. Do not be afraid to go to jail. When I returned to India from the US, I also thought that I would be put behind bars. The main objective is to provide justice to NEET and CBSE students. Accountability must be fixed. Paper leaks can't go on." In Lucknow, Dipke told Hindustan Times, "We will continue the protest until the education minister resigns. I only want to appeal to the students to continue peaceful protest and join the mass mobilisation at Jantar Mantar on June 20." During the Pune protest, Dipke remarked that Prime Minister Narendra Modi must choose between "one crore students or one incompetent minister."
Impact and Public Response
The earlier Delhi protest saw hundreds of participants, mostly young people, wearing cockroach masks and carrying flowers. Many school students attended with their parents. The movement has gained traction among students and activists, highlighting widespread anger over repeated examination irregularities.
What Readers Should Know
- The CJP is a Gen-Z-led political party that has been vocal about education system reforms.
- The NEET-UG 2026 paper leak has sparked nationwide outrage, with students demanding accountability.
- The June 20 protest at Jantar Mantar is expected to be a major show of strength.
FAQ
Who is Prakash Raj and why is he joining the CJP protest?
Prakash Raj is a noted actor and activist. He is joining the Cockroach Janta Party's peaceful protest in Bengaluru to demand accountability from the government over alleged examination irregularities, including the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.
What is the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanding?
CJP is demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over repeated paper leaks and examination irregularities. They are also seeking justice for NEET and CBSE students.
Where and when is the Bengaluru protest happening?
The protest is scheduled for Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Freedom Park in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
What are the future plans of the CJP protests?
CJP plans to hold a mass mobilization at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on June 20, where they will camp until the education minister resigns.