Pradhan steps down: Cockroach Janta Party declares Demand 1 met, pushes for other two

New Delhi: Shortly after the resignation of the Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Cockroach Janata Party took to social media to reiterate their demands.

The party initially had 3 demands to the government in the context of the NEET row.

1.The resignation or removal of Pradhan from the Union Cabinet – the central persisting demand.

2.Compensation for families of students who died as a result of the irregularities in the NEET-UG examination.

3.The withdrawal of all first information reports filed against protesters, along with a guarantee that no new cases will be registered.

Their tweet now reads:

The Cockroach Janta Party Demands Update:

1. Dharmedra Pradhan must resign ✅

2. 1 crore to the families of all students who died by suicide - PENDING

3. No action against any of the student protesters - PENDING

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday resigned from the Union Council of Ministers amid nationwide protests over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy.

Pradhan stated that he was stepping down in the larger interest of students to ensure that the country's youth do not become "trapped in a web of confusion."

In his resignation letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Pradhan highlighted his long-standing association with education and reaffirmed his commitment to the aspirations of India's youth.

"For more than four decades, I have been associated with students, teachers, and the cause of education reform. I have always believed that a strong, inclusive, and forward-looking education system is the foundation of a strong nation," Pradhan said.