You can call us Pakistanis, we are not scared: Prakash Raj at CJP protest
Prakash Raj joined Sonam Wangchuk and CJP founder Abhijit Dipke at a Bengaluru protest over the NEET paper leak. The actor said activists would not be intimidated by being labelled Pakistanis or terrorists.
Actor Prakash Raj joined the climate activist and educationist Sonam Wangchuk and Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijit Dipke at a Bengaluru protest over the NEET paper leak and concerns surrounding CBSE's on-screen marking system. Addressing the gathering, he said activists would not be intimidated by being labelled Pakistanis or terrorists for raising their voices on public issues.
The rally, held at Freedom Park despite heavy rain, was part of a nationwide campaign launched by the CJP to demand accountability over examination-related irregularities. The party has also called for a large gathering at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on June 20 as it seeks wider public participation in the movement.
Addressing the crowd, Prakash Raj said activists would not be silenced by attempts to brand them anti-nationals, Pakistanis or terrorists. He then urged young people to take charge of their future and criticised what he described as the failure of elected leaders to fulfil their responsibilities.
Raj said, "We are not afraid if you call them Pakistanis, we are not afraid if you call them terrorists, we are not afraid if you call them cockroaches."
“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," he added.
The actor continued his criticism of the political establishment, arguing that the country's younger generation should have a greater say in shaping its future.
“Youth of this 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," he added.
The Bengaluru event marked the latest stop in the CJP's protest circuit, which has seen demonstrations being held in different parts of the country. The organisation has been pressing for action over the NEET question paper leak, concerns surrounding the CBSE's digital evaluation process, and what it describes as broader failures in the examination system.
Speaking earlier in Lucknow, CJP founder Abhijit Dipke said the protests would continue until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned. He also appealed to students across the country to join the June 20 protest at Jantar Mantar peacefully.
All about CJP
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) is a satirical political movement and online collective founded in May 2026 by political strategist Abhijeet Dipke. The group emerged after Chief Justice of India Surya Kant's remarks comparing unemployed youth and activists to "cockroaches" triggered widespread debate and criticism. Since then, CJP has evolved into a youth-led campaign focused on issues such as unemployment, examination irregularities and accountability in public institutions.
In recent weeks, the movement has organised protests across the country demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak and other concerns related to India's competitive examination system.
The Bengaluru demonstration took place even as Prakash Raj is facing separate allegations in a petition before the Karnataka High Court related to the Dharmasthala mass burial controversy.
Actor Prakash Raj joined the climate activist and educationist Sonam Wangchuk and Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijit Dipke at a Bengaluru protest over the NEET paper leak and concerns surrounding CBSE's on-screen marking system. Addressing the gathering, he said activists would not be intimidated by being labelled Pakistanis or terrorists for raising their voices on public issues.
The rally, held at Freedom Park despite heavy rain, was part of a nationwide campaign launched by the CJP to demand accountability over examination-related irregularities. The party has also called for a large gathering at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on June 20 as it seeks wider public participation in the movement.
Addressing the crowd, Prakash Raj said activists would not be silenced by attempts to brand them anti-nationals, Pakistanis or terrorists. He then urged young people to take charge of their future and criticised what he described as the failure of elected leaders to fulfil their responsibilities.
Raj said, "We are not afraid if you call them Pakistanis, we are not afraid if you call them terrorists, we are not afraid if you call them cockroaches."
“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," he added.
The actor continued his criticism of the political establishment, arguing that the country's younger generation should have a greater say in shaping its future.
“Youth of this 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," he added.
The Bengaluru event marked the latest stop in the CJP's protest circuit, which has seen demonstrations being held in different parts of the country. The organisation has been pressing for action over the NEET question paper leak, concerns surrounding the CBSE's digital evaluation process, and what it describes as broader failures in the examination system.
Speaking earlier in Lucknow, CJP founder Abhijit Dipke said the protests would continue until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned. He also appealed to students across the country to join the June 20 protest at Jantar Mantar peacefully.
All about CJP
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) is a satirical political movement and online collective founded in May 2026 by political strategist Abhijeet Dipke. The group emerged after Chief Justice of India Surya Kant's remarks comparing unemployed youth and activists to "cockroaches" triggered widespread debate and criticism. Since then, CJP has evolved into a youth-led campaign focused on issues such as unemployment, examination irregularities and accountability in public institutions.
In recent weeks, the movement has organised protests across the country demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak and other concerns related to India's competitive examination system.
The Bengaluru demonstration took place even as Prakash Raj is facing separate allegations in a petition before the Karnataka High Court related to the Dharmasthala mass burial controversy.
