The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has urged newly appointed Education Minister Pralhad Joshi to implement its five-point education reform charter, prevent paper leaks, and ensure accountability after ending its 37-day nationwide protest.
New Delhi: A day after ending its 37-day nationwide agitation, the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Saturday urged newly appointed Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi to implement its five-point education reform charter and take decisive steps to prevent future examination paper leaks.
CJP chief spokesperson Saurabh Das said the youth of the country would continue to hold the government accountable and closely monitor the implementation of promised reforms.
‘Youth Is Watching’
Speaking after Pralhad Joshi was given additional charge of the Education Ministry, Das said the movement had shown the strength of student voices across the country.
He urged the new minister to:
- Implement the CJP’s five-point education reform charter.
- Strengthen safeguards against examination paper leaks.
- Prioritise policies that protect students’ interests.
- Continue dialogue with student organisations.
Das said the Centre had assured the organisation that another round of discussions would be held within a month to review long-term reforms.
CJP Calls Protest a Historic Victory
Describing the outcome as a major achievement, Das said the movement had resulted in several key assurances from the government, including:
- Resignation of former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
- Withdrawal of FIRs registered against protesters.
- Assurance that no new legal action will be initiated against participants.
- Compensation for families of students affected by examination-related tragedies, in accordance with government rules.
- Continued discussions on structural reforms in the education system.
He described the developments as a significant victory for students and youth across the country.
Legal Action Against Police Personnel Planned
Das also announced that the organisation intends to pursue legal action against police and Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel accused of using excessive force during the July 20 protests.
According to him, the CJP has launched a dedicated platform to collect evidence and plans to seek legal remedies through the courts where necessary.
Delhi Police Meeting Described as Positive
Following the withdrawal of the protest, CJP leaders met Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar.
Das described the meeting as constructive, acknowledging that while there were disagreements during the protests, discussions concluded on a positive note.
CJP National Spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka also welcomed the outcome, saying both sides had reviewed the events surrounding the demonstrations and agreed to move forward.
Normal Services Resume in Delhi
With the protest officially ending:
- Mobile internet services around Jantar Mantar have been restored.
- The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has reopened all metro station entry gates.
- Traffic and public movement in central Delhi have returned to normal.
Focus Shifts to Education Reforms
The Centre has assured the CJP that discussions on the organisation’s five-point education reform charter will continue over the coming weeks.
The next round of talks between the government and CJP is expected within four weeks, with both sides aiming to address long-term reforms to improve transparency, accountability, and fairness in India’s examination system.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk, whose prolonged satyagraha became a symbol of the movement, welcomed the developments and urged students to remain peaceful while continuing to work towards meaningful education reforms.
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