CJP eyes next chapter after NEET agitation, announces nationwide listening tour

The Cockroach Janta Party has announced a nationwide listening tour after its anti-NEET paper leak agitation. The outreach and strategy meeting are set to shape its next organisational and political steps.The Cockroach Janta Party has announced a nationwide listening tour after its anti-NEET paper leak agitation.The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Monday unveiled plans for a nationwide listening tour to connect with young people across India as it looks to build on the momentum of its agitation against the NEET paper leak.In a statement posted on X, the outfit announced a two-day strategy meeting in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Wednesday and Thursday to finalise its future roadmap. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, spokespersons and organisational leaders will be in attendance.According to the party, the discussions come after days of consultations with a broad cross-section of stakeholders, including around 50 volunteers who played a key role in the Jantar Mantar agitation.As part of the nationwide listening tour, the CJP said it would reach out to volunteers across the country to understand the aspirations and concerns of young people before deciding its next course of action. It said the outreach programme is aimed at engaging with a generation that has become "hopeful and optimistic" following what it described as the success of its campaign, which led to the resignation of former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, ending the two-month agitation. "The defeat of this arrogant government at the hands of the youth shows that when young people come together, they can achieve anything," CJP chief spokesperson Saurav Das said."Our team is working to put together the best possible path forward to channel the expectations of our youth into meaningful action," he added.The party said it would announce further details, including the schedule and format of the nationwide listening tour, in the coming days.The outreach is expected to shape CJP's organisational and political strategy as it seeks to build on the momentum generated by the anti-NEET movement.- EndsPublished By: Karishma Saurabh KalitaPublished On: Aug 3, 2026 14:21 IST