Veteran actor Prakash Raj has thrown his weight behind the ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ (CJP) protest led by Abhijeet Dipke. Raj expressed strong solidarity with the movement demanding accountability for alleged exam irregularities and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, urging youth to continue their fight.
Key Points
Prakash Raj publicly supported CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke's protest against exam irregularities.
The protest, joined by Sonam Wangchuk, demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
Raj emphasized youth's role in fighting for their future and holding leaders accountable.
CJP plans continued protests at Jantar Mantar until their demands are met.
Prakash Raj Joins CJP Protest in Bengaluru
Earlier this month, Prakash Raj joined CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke at the protest site in Bengaluru.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Sunday began an indefinite hunger strike at the Jantar Mantar protest by the Cockroach Janta Party to press for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over alleged exam irregularities, with CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke saying they would also raise the issue of accountability in the electoral system.
Demands for Education Minister’s Resignation
Prakash Raj wrote in the caption, “Because he is a threat to Supreme Chaiwala @abhijeet_dipke you continue your fight we stand by you.”
Earlier this month in Bengaluru, Prakash joined the CJP protest and addressed the crowd. In a video shared by the official X account of Cockroach is Back, Prakash Raj was seen standing beside activist Sonam Wangchuk and CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke. He said, “The elected leaders should do their jobs! Why have you changed the equation? You are doing politics, we are supposed to do jobs. No! Youth of this country has decided to fight their fight. Youth of the country is Dalit. Uncles and aunties, you are ruling this country after retirement age. Go away. We the youngsters are fighting for our future. These youngsters are fighting for their dreams.”
Youth’s Call for Accountability
He had earlier responded to an X user who noted that he could not attend the protests in Delhi. In response, he said, “Tried my best to be there and show my solidarity…but couldn’t come due to impending prior work .. always with the movement. I am extremely happy Cockroaches Rocked. Thank you dearest @Wangchuk66 for being there .. who else is better than you when it comes to the future of our education system.”
In Lucknow, Abhijeet Dipke told Hindustan Times, “We will continue the protest until the education minister resigns. I only want to appeal to the students to continue peaceful protest and join the mass mobilisation at Jantar Mantar on June 20.” At the protest site, the CJP raised several slogans demanding the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak case, the CBSE’s on-screen marking system-related alleged irregularities and other alleged examination related lapses.
Prakash Raj’s vocal support amplifies the CJP’s demands for educational reform and electoral accountability. His message resonates with the youth, highlighting the urgent need for leaders to address their concerns and secure their future.
