On June 6, 2026, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) organized its inaugural street protest in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan due to alleged irregularities in major examinations, including question paper leaks and technical glitches. Protesters, many of whom donned paper cockroach masks, gathered to express their frustrations, calling for accountability from the government. The CJP, which has rapidly amassed millions of followers on social media since its inception last month, faces governmental opposition, including the blocking of its account on the platform X, a move the group has contested in a Delhi court. Analysts note that the CJP's emergence could be affecting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reputation, despite his party's recent electoral successes, particularly as public frustration grows over issues such as rising fuel prices and gas shortages linked to the Iran conflict. Abhijeet Dipke, the head of the CJP, led the protest, urging supporters to remain peaceful while advocating for their demands.