Supporters and critics post contrasting reactions online after the Cockroach Janta Party concludes its weeks-long protest at Jantar Mantar
Jantar Mantar was cleared on July 26 after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) called off its weeks-long protest following the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and discussions with the Centre. The development triggered mixed reactions on social media, with some users mocking the protesters while others defended the movement's outcome.
New Delhi: The main protest site at Delhi's Jantar Mantar was cleared on Saturday after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) officially ended its weeks-long agitation over alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2026 examination. Following the dispersal of protesters, social media platforms witnessed a wave of reactions, with users expressing sharply divided views on the conclusion of the movement.
Several posts circulated on X after visuals showed the protest site largely vacant, with police barricades, temporary structures and scattered belongings being cleared.
Social Media Users React After Jantar Mantar Protest Ends
One widely shared post by X user @AMIT_GUJJU mocked the end of the protest, stating that Jantar Mantar had become completely empty and ridiculing CJP supporters and leaders.
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The post also referred to CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke returning to Maharashtra and claimed that volunteer Mohammad Junaid collected leftover bananas from the protest site before leaving. These remarks reflected the author's personal opinion and have not been independently verified.
Another user wrote:
"Site vacated. Cockroaches back to normal duties, humans back to routine excuses. Same circus, fewer clowns."
The comments were among numerous opinions shared online following the conclusion of the protest.
ANI Visuals Show Cleared Protest Site
Visuals released by ANI showed Jantar Mantar after the protest ended, with security personnel present as authorities cleared the area. The footage also showed abandoned belongings, barricades and other materials remaining at the site following weeks of demonstrations.
The visuals confirmed that the primary protest camp had been vacated after CJP leaders announced the end of the agitation.
CJP Protest Ended After Government Discussions
The Cockroach Janta Party formally concluded its protest on July 25 after holding multiple rounds of discussions with representatives of the Central Government.
The agitation had focused on alleged examination irregularities in NEET-UG 2026 and sought several measures, including the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, compensation for families of students who died by suicide, withdrawal of cases against protesters, and broader examination reforms.
Following the government's announcements and Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, CJP leaders declared that the protest would be withdrawn.
"The protest concluded after the organisation announced that key demands had been addressed and discussions on examination reforms would continue."
Weeks-Long Protest Drew National Attention
The movement began in June 2026 and evolved into a sustained sit-in at Jantar Mantar, attracting students, activists and political leaders from different parts of the country.
During its peak, the agitation included marches towards Parliament, police action, multiple rounds of negotiations with the Centre and support from activist Sonam Wangchuk, who observed an indefinite hunger strike before later ending it.
The protest remained one of the most discussed national movements centred on examination reforms and student accountability in recent months.
Online Debate Continues
While some social media users described the conclusion of the protest as the end of a prolonged agitation, others argued that the movement had achieved significant outcomes by drawing attention to examination-related issues.
The reactions reflected differing political and public opinions surrounding the protest and its outcome. As of Sunday morning, Jantar Mantar had largely returned to normal, with security personnel remaining deployed in the area while cleanup operations concluded.
