The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which has been leading protests over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and other examination-related issues, on Monday submitted a memorandum to Health Minister JP Nadda with three key demands. The organisation sought the unconditional release of activist Sonam Wangchuk from the hospital, the resignation or dismissal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and Rs 1 crore compensation for the families of NEET aspirants who allegedly died by suicide after the NEET 2026 paper leak.

The memorandum came on a day when thousands of protesters gathered near Parliament Street in Delhi and attempted to march towards Parliament. The protesters demanded accountability for the alleged examination irregularities and called for Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Delhi Police stopped the march after placing multiple barricades around the area. Security personnel also used lathicharge and tear gas after protesters resorted to stone pelting to prevent the protesters from moving ahead.

Later in the day, a CJP delegation met Health Minister JP Nadda and submitted its memorandum. The delegation outlined what it described as the movement's three main demands. The meeting took place after the protest march and followed discussions between both sides.

In a post on X, Nadda said the proposal for talks had come from the protesters. He also shared details about the meeting. "The meeting took place in a cordial atmosphere. An initial verbal discussion was held in detail with their delegation, and they submitted a written petition to me around 4 pm," Nadda said. He added that he had requested the protesters to end their sit-in and help restore normalcy.

The memorandum asked the government to release Sonam Wangchuk without any conditions and without placing restrictions on his movement. It also demanded the resignation or dismissal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. In addition, the organisation sought Rs 1 crore in compensation for the families of students who allegedly died by suicide following the NEET 2026 paper leak.

The developments unfolded while Dharmendra Pradhan held a meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah. The meeting lasted for around three-and-a-half hours amid the continuing protests over the examination controversy.

Despite police action, many protesters refused to leave the protest site and continued raising slogans against Dharmendra Pradhan. Students and supporters from different parts of Delhi took part in the Parliament march. Police stopped the protesters near Parliament Street after setting up several layers of barricades. Later, security personnel cleared protesters from Jantar Mantar and nearby areas.

The CJP launched its protest on June 6 over alleged irregularities in national-level examinations. Over the following weeks, the movement expanded to several cities across the country. The organisation claimed that repeated controversies involving the NEET 2026 paper leak, CBSE Class 12 portal glitches and delays in the CUET examination reflected serious failures in the examination system. It said the Education Ministry should be held accountable for these issues.

The organisation also highlighted Sonam Wangchuk's role in the protest. According to the CJP, Wangchuk joined its indefinite sit-in at Jantar Mantar on June 20. He began a hunger strike on June 28 after the government did not respond to the group's demands. His health deteriorated during the protest, and police shifted him to Safdarjung Hospital on Sunday. His hunger strike has now entered its 23rd day.

The CJP also urged Delhi Police to stop what it described as the use of brute force against peaceful protesters. The organisation said the movement represented the concerns and aspirations of students and young people across the country. It maintained that the protests aimed to seek accountability over issues affecting the education system.

After meeting JP Nadda, the CJP delegation described the interaction as encouraging and expressed hope that the government would consider its demands. In a statement issued after the meeting, the organisation said, "The minister listened to our concerns with empathy and the entire discussion was held in a very cordial atmosphere. The CJP delegation is confident that the government will give due consideration to our demands."

The delegation also appealed to its supporters to remain peaceful while waiting for the government's response. It asked protesters to stay calm and maintain peace as the Centre reviews the memorandum submitted during the meeting.