The satirical outfit, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Sunday launched a sharp critique of the Delhi Police, alleging that the cops discontinued the water and sanitation facilities at Jantar Mantar, shortly after environmentalist and education reform advocate Sonam Wagchuk began his indefinite hunger strike. Wangchuk’s strike comes in support of the students protesting alleged irregularities in competitive examinations conducted across the country.
CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke levelled the aforementioned allegations on Sunday, claiming that essential amenities at the protest site were withdrawn despite repeated appeals to the authorities, particularly in view of Wangchuk’s age and health.
A still from the strike
Dipke posts claims on ‘X’
In a post on social media platform ‘X,’ Dipke alleged that sanitation services, water supply and hygiene arrangements at Jantar Mantar had been disrupted as soon as the hunger strike kicked off.
He added to the claims, informing that the party had repeatedly requested the cops to maintain basic facilities at the protest site, but received little cooperation. Furthermore, he also expressed concern that additional services could be withdrawn as the protest continues.
However, the Delhi Police have not yet responded to the allegations.
Indefinite strike launched over education, Ladakh issues
For the unversed, Wangchuk has begun his indefinite hunger strike on Sunday at Jantar Mantar, where the CJP has been staging a sit-in protest since June 20. The party has reinforced demands for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities linked to competitive examinations, including the NEET UG 2026 paper leak row.
The CJP claimed that more than 21 students died by suicide in connection with the exam irregularities and subsequent re-examination process. As part of the protest, the CJP has also set up a memorial at the protest site in their memory.
Memorial set up by CJP for students who died by suicide
Key demands behind the protest
Earlier this week, Wangchuk announced that he would begin an indefinite hunger strike if the government failed to post progress on at least one of the key demands by June 28. The demands include greater accountability in India’s education system and enhanced autonomy, as well as environmental safeguards for Ladakh.
The activist said that he would withdraw his fast if meaningful action was initiated on either issue. However, with no such development coming to pass, he proceeded with the hunger strike as planned.
The demonstration saw the participation of students, youth groups, farmer representatives and members of civil society.