11 NEET deaths: CJP demands ₹1 crore compensation from PM Modi amid NEET row

New Delhi: Amid growing concern over student deaths linked to the NEET paper leak controversy, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has written an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding ₹1 crore compensation for affected families.

The party has also called for accountability from those overseeing the examination system, arguing that repeated irregularities have taken a severe emotional and financial toll on students and parents.

Open letter demands compensation for affected families

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke addressed the letter to Prime Minister Modi, citing reports that 11 NEET aspirants died by suicide within a week, including five deaths reported over a 48-hour period.

"We demand that your administration release a compensation amount of one crore rupees to all families who have suffered from a suicide due to the compounding crisis of paper leaks," Dipke wrote.

According to the letter, many families invested heavily in their children's education and now face financial distress after the loss of aspiring candidates.

Concerns over mounting pressure on students

Dipke argued that the uncertainty caused by the cancellation of the original examination and the scheduling of a fresh test has intensified stress among students.

"The devastating trend is intensifying as the pressures of upcoming re-examinations loom over the youth," he said.

The party maintained that repeated examination controversies have eroded confidence in the education system and created an emotionally difficult environment for candidates preparing for highly competitive entrance tests.

Call for accountability in examination system

The Cockroach Janta Party also reiterated its demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination irregularities.

"All that we students want is to see some accountability for the loss of lives," Dipke stated.

The letter argued that addressing leadership responsibility is necessary to restore trust among students and parents.

"Holding leadership accountable is a vital step toward restoring the faith of millions of students and parents in our educational framework," the letter said.

NEET controversy continues to spark concern

The NEET examination conducted on May 3 was cancelled following allegations of question paper leaks and widespread irregularities.

Authorities later scheduled a re-examination for June 21, affecting more than 2.27 million candidates who had originally appeared for the test across 551 cities.

The controversy has triggered nationwide debate about examination security, student welfare and institutional accountability.

Reports of student deaths raise alarm

Several reports of student deaths have emerged from different parts of the country in recent days.

In Dehradun, a 23-year-old NEET aspirant reportedly died by suicide while preparing for the re-examination. According to police, she had an outstanding academic record and had previously scored 96.7 per cent in Class 12 examinations.

In Ahmedabad, a 17-year-old student preparing for the NEET re-test died after allegedly falling from the sixth floor of a residential building.

Similar reports have surfaced from multiple states, including Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra and Karnataka.

Focus shifts to student welfare

As the re-examination approaches and the Central Bureau of Investigation continues its probe into the paper leak allegations, concerns over student mental health and examination-related stress have intensified.

The compensation demand from the Cockroach Janta Party has added another dimension to the debate, highlighting the broader human impact of examination controversies beyond administrative and legal questions.

With lakhs of students preparing to retake the examination, attention remains focused on ensuring both the integrity of the test process and the well-being of candidates.

Authorities have not officially established a direct causal link between all reported student deaths and the NEET paper leak controversy. Investigations into individual cases are ongoing, and circumstances may vary from case to case.