CJP Calls for Nationwide Protests Over NEET-UG Paper Leak; Schools Expected to Remain Open

CJP nationwide protest: Schools and colleges are expected to remain open on Friday, July 24, as no state government has announced a holiday for educational institutions. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called for nationwide protests over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, with demonstrations planned in solidarity with those allegedly subjected to police brutality during the ongoing agitation.

Students and parents across India are searching whether schools and colleges will remain closed on Friday, July 24, after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) called for a nationwide protest over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak.

While the protest is expected to take place in several districts, there is no official order announcing a nationwide or statewide school or college holiday as of now.

Are schools and colleges closed on July 24?

No. As of the time of writing, no state government has announced a statewide holiday for schools or colleges on Friday, July 24, in connection with the CJP's nationwide protest or the ongoing anti-NEET demonstrations.

Educational institutions are expected to function as usual unless local authorities or individual institutions issue separate notifications.

Why has the CJP called a nationwide protest?

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has appealed to students, youth groups and civil society organisations to hold peaceful demonstrations across districts on Friday, July 24.

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In a poster shared on its official social media platforms, the organisation urged people to unite under the slogan: "Every District. One Day. One Demand."

According to the CJP, the protests are being organised in solidarity with those allegedly subjected to police brutality during the ongoing anti-NEET agitation.

The organisation has also asked participating groups to obtain the necessary permissions, organise peaceful gatherings and publicly read out the protesters' demands.

What are the protesters demanding?

The CJP has said its movement will continue until its key demands are addressed, including:

Action against those allegedly involved in the NEET-UG paper leak

Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Greater transparency and accountability in the examination system

The nationwide protest comes days after the organisation's 'Sansad Chalo' march in Delhi, during which clashes were reported between protesters and police.

Will Andhra Pradesh and Telangana schools remain open?

Several student organisations, including SFI, PDSU, AISF, AISA, NSUI, DYFI and AIYF, have also called for a bandh in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on July 24 over the alleged NEET paper leak.

However, the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana governments have not announced a statewide school or college holiday.

Students should wait for updates from their schools, colleges or district administrations.

Will schools remain closed in Kerala?

In Kerala, the Students' Federation of India (SFI) has announced a statewide bandh as part of the protest.

The bandh is expected to affect:

Schools

Higher secondary schools

Colleges

Universities

Despite the protest call, the Kerala government has not issued any official notification declaring a statewide holiday for educational institutions.

School holiday tomorrow: What should students do?

As there is no official holiday announcement, students should continue to follow their normal schedule unless informed otherwise.

Students and parents are advised to:

Check official notices issued by their school, college or university.

Monitor updates from the district administration and state education department.

Stay updated through their institution's official WhatsApp groups, website or other verified communication channels.