NEET Student Deaths: Inside the Cockroach Janta Party’s Unusual Appeal to PM Modi

Why Has the Cockroach Janta Party Written to PM Modi? Here’s What the Open Letter Says

Amid growing concerns over alleged exam irregularities and their impact on students, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has written an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging immediate intervention and seeking ₹1 crore compensation for the families of students who allegedly died by suicide in the wake of the ongoing examination crisis.

In the letter, Dipke described the situation as a national emergency affecting the mental health and future of thousands of young aspirants.

“I am writing to you today with a heavy heart, to bring your urgent attention to an escalating crisis that threatens the very future of our nation – the lives and mental well-being of our young students,” he wrote.

Demand for ₹1 Crore Compensation

One of the key demands made by the CJP is financial assistance for families who have lost children amid the uncertainty surrounding examinations and alleged paper leaks.

According to Dipke, several affected families are grappling not only with emotional trauma but also severe financial hardship.

“Over the recent weeks, we have tragically lost 11 young students to suicide. Most alarmingly, five of these heartbreaking losses occurred within the last 48 hours,” the letter stated.

Dipke claimed that many parents had taken substantial educational loans to support their children’s academic ambitions and are now facing mounting financial distress following the deaths of their children.

The organisation has therefore urged the Centre to provide ₹1 crore compensation to each affected family.

Call for Accountability

The letter also raises concerns about what Dipke described as recurring systemic failures within the examination ecosystem.

According to him, students across the country are increasingly losing faith in the integrity of the system due to repeated controversies surrounding examination conduct, paper leaks and the prospect of re-examinations.

“The recurring systemic failures, mismanagements, and the crushing anxiety surrounding these examinations point to a collapse of our education system,” the letter said.

Dipke argued that fixing accountability is essential to restoring public trust and ensuring confidence among students and parents.

“All that we students want is to see some accountability for the loss of lives,” he wrote.

Concerns Over Student Mental Health

A significant portion of the letter focuses on the psychological toll that prolonged uncertainty has allegedly had on students preparing for competitive examinations.

Dipke expressed concern over rising levels of anxiety, stress and academic despair among aspirants facing repeated disruptions to examination schedules.

He urged the government to prioritise student welfare and introduce reforms aimed at preventing similar crises in the future.

“We urge you to intervene immediately, prioritise the mental health and safety of our students, and bring about the structural reforms needed to ensure that no more young lives are cut short by academic despair,” the letter said.

Planned Protest at Jantar Mantar

The CJP founder also announced that students from different parts of the country would assemble at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi from June 20 to press for their demands.

According to the letter, the gathering aims to draw attention to issues related to examination management, student mental health and accountability within the education system.

“We hope your government listens to the voice of India’s future,” Dipke concluded.

The open letter comes amid continuing debate over examination reforms, transparency in competitive tests and the broader impact of academic uncertainty on students across the country.