The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has announced five key demands for reform in India's exam system, including compensation for students affected by paper leaks, re-examinations within three days, and extensions of age limits for candidates impacted by delayed exams.
The party's demands come after a nationwide protest campaign, which will be held in six cities between June 12 and June 20. The CJP is seeking the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan and has called for a comprehensive overhaul of the exam system.
The five demands include:
1. Compensation for exam disruptions: The CJP is seeking ₹10,000 for each student affected by exam cancellations, leaks, or delays, as well as an additional ₹10,000 per month for administrative failure.
2. Mandatory 72-hour backup re-exam: The party is demanding that every major examination have a pre-determined backup date and a comprehensive contingency plan in place.
3. Paper-based evaluation for paper exams: The CJP is calling for examinations conducted on paper to be evaluated manually rather than through digital systems.
4. Automatic age-limit extensions for delayed exams: The party is seeking automatic extensions of age limits whenever an examination is postponed, cancelled, or its results are delayed.
5. Mandatory independent technology audits: The CJP is demanding independent third-party audits of every examination centre at least seven days before the test.
