The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is gaining momentum ahead of a big protest in Delhi on Saturday, with several prominent names backing the outfit's demand for education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, actor Prakash Raj, and Uddhav Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray have joined the movement, which is demanding Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak controversy.
Wangchuk has announced that he will join the June 6 protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar if Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan does not resign by June 5.
Actor Prakash Raj has also extended support to the movement, calling it the "most relevant Cockroach movement" and saying he wanted to show solidarity with the cause.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has also thrown his weight behind the party, highlighting the perceived administrative vacuum and the lack of ministerial accountability amid the deepening NEET-UG and CBSE controversy.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke is returning to India ahead of the protest and has gained new supporters, with thousands of people showing interest in joining the airport reception and supporting the demand for Pradhan's resignation.
