NEET Paper Leak Controversy: ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ Demands ₹1 Crore Compensation for Families of Deceased Students

New Delhi: The issue of NEET aspirants dying by suicide due to the paper leak controversy and the resulting mental distress is intensifying across the country. The satirical youth group ‘Cockroach Janta Party‘ has taken a firm stand on this tragedy, demanding compensation for the victim’s families and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

This demand is gaining significant traction on social media, with many citizens calling for immediate accountability from the government.

Abhijeet Dipke’s ‘Open Letter’ to the Prime Minister

On the social media platform ‘X’ (formerly Twitter), Abhijeet Dipke shared an ‘Open Letter’ directly appealing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take cognizance of the matter. He wrote:

“Open Letter to PM: We urge PM @narendramodi to provide ₹1 crore in compensation to the families of students who died by suicide due to the paper leak crisis.”

Key Highlights of the Report

• Demand for ₹1 Crore Compensation: The Cockroach Janta Party has demanded that the government provide ₹1 crore in financial assistance to the family of every student who lost their life due to the stress caused by the paper leak.
• Resignation of Education Minister: Holding the Ministry of Education responsible for the systemic failure, the group has demanded the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
• Death Toll of 11 Students: Media reports confirm that at least 11 NEET aspirants have died by suicide across states like Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.
• Stress of Re-exams: Families allege that their children had spent years preparing for the exam, but could not withstand the sudden mental pressure created by the paper leak and the re-examination scheduled for June 21.

Peaceful Rally at Jantar Mantar on June 20

To seek justice for the students and bring their demands to the national stage, the Cockroach Janta Party has called for a peaceful rally at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on June 20. The rally is expected to see participation from students, parents, and activists from across the country.

Stance of Police and Critics

While the youth organization holds the failure of the examination system directly responsible for these deaths:

• Police Investigation: The police are investigating these cases individually and have not officially linked these suicides directly to the ‘paper leak.’
• Questions by Critics: Some critics are questioning the motives of the satirical group, suggesting that this sensitive issue might be used merely to gain attention.

This entire episode has transcended the boundaries of a simple examination irregularity and has become a major national question regarding student mental health and systemic accountability. It remains to be seen how the government responds to this protest and the growing demands.