If Not Now, When? Sonam Wangchuk joins Cockroach Janta Party’s protest call over NEET, CBSE rows

New Delhi: Climate activist and education reform advocate Sonam Wangchuk on Tuesday announced his support for the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest movement over alleged irregularities in NEET, CUET and CBSE examinations, adding fresh momentum to the growing political controversy surrounding the country’s education system.

Wangchuk said he would join the protest in Delhi on June 6 if no corrective action is taken by June 5. The movement has been demanding accountability from the Center and seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

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Wangchuk Extends Support To Protest

Taking to social media platform

“I will be joining the CJP members in Delhi on 6th June if nothing changes by 5th June. Any self-respecting minister should resign if things go so wrong,” Wangchuk said in a video statement.

He also stated that after interacting with CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and reviewing data shared by him, he felt the movement represented genuine concerns of Indian youth rather than any political agenda.

Focus Beyond NEET And CBSE

Wangchuk, who has worked in the field of education reform for decades, said the current crisis highlighted larger systemic failures. He said that while initiatives like the National Education Policy and the vision of a “Developed India” sounded promising, their implementation on the ground remained disappointing.

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“For four decades I have worked to improve education in remote government schools. But when I see little change on the ground, it becomes necessary to speak up,” he said.

The activist also shared visuals of poor conditions in schools and questioned whether India could truly achieve its 2047 development goals without improving the quality of education infrastructure.

Political Heat Intensifies

The announcement came shortly after CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke hinted that a prominent public figure would join the movement. Dipke later welcomed Wangchuk’s support, calling it a boost for students demanding transparency and accountability in examinations.

The controversy over examination irregularities has intensified in recent weeks, with opposition leaders and student groups raising concerns over alleged lapses in NEET, CUET and CBSE processes.