CJP calls off nationwide agitation as Pradhan resigns; says Government accepts key demands

New Delhi: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Saturday announced the immediate withdrawal of its nationwide agitation, claiming that the Centre had accepted all of its key demands, hours after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, saying he was stepping down to safeguard students' interests and prevent the ongoing NEET-UG agitation from being exploited by "anti-national forces."

In a statement posted on its official X handle, the CJP said, "Cockroach Janta Party withdraws its nationwide agitation with immediate effect", adding that "all demands of the Cockroach Janta Party have been accepted by the government".

According to the organisation, the government has agreed to provide the "maximum possible compensation" to the families of students who allegedly died by suicide in connection with the NEET paper leak controversy.

The CJP further claimed that all FIRs registered by the Central government and NDA-ruled states against those involved in the protests would be withdrawn and that "no action will be taken against anyone involved in these protests in the future."

It also said its "5-point exam reform charter will be considered by the government" and that CJP representatives would meet government officials to discuss the proposed reforms further.

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The announcement marks the end of weeks of nationwide protests over alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG examination, which saw demonstrations across several cities, including a prolonged sit-in at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. The agitation drew support from students, civil society groups and farmer organisations, while also witnessing clashes with police and sharp political reactions.

Earlier in the day, Pradhan announced his resignation in a letter addressed to the country's youth, saying his decision was intended to ensure that students could return to their studies and that the protests did not spiral further.

"Considering the situation at Jantar Mantar and across the country—with the aim of preventing anti-national forces from exploiting it, preserving national unity, ensuring that not a single Indian student's future gets entangled in legal complexities, and allowing our children to devote their time to studies and focus on building their careers — I have submitted my resignation to the Honorable Prime Minister," Pradhan wrote.

The resignation comes weeks after irregularities surfaced in the NEET-UG examination conducted on May 3, triggering nationwide outrage and demands for accountability. In response, the Centre handed the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), cancelled the examination and ordered a re-test. It also announced that the medical entrance examination would be conducted in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format from next year.

Defending the government's response, Pradhan said immediate steps had been taken once the alleged irregularities came to light.

"Taking immediate cognizance of the matter, the Government of India handed the investigation over to the CBI, cancelled the exam, and announced a date for a re-examination. Additionally, a decision was made to conduct this exam in CBT (Computer-Based Test) mode starting next year," he said.

He added that the government's foremost priority was to ensure the smooth conduct of the re-examination for more than 20 lakh candidates.

"Throughout this period, our primary priority was to ensure the smooth conduct of the examination for over 20 lakh students. This was achieved through a 'whole-of-government' approach... With the cooperation of students and parents, the examination was successfully concluded on June 21, 2026," Pradhan said.

The CJP had consistently demanded compensation for families of students who allegedly died by suicide following the examination controversy, protection for protesters from legal action, and comprehensive reforms to the country's examination system. While the organisation has claimed that all its demands have been accepted, there was no immediate official statement from the Central government independently confirming the specific assurances outlined by the protest group.

With the withdrawal of the agitation, the CJP said it would now engage with the government in discussions on its proposed five-point examination reform charter, bringing an end to one of the largest student-led protest movements over the NEET-UG controversy.

(This story has been updated)

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