Physics Wallah CEO Alakh Pandey backs CJP protest, urges Centre to ‘listen to students’

Physics Wallah CEO Alakh Pandey Supports Student Protest

Theindiapostdaily.com – Physics Wallah CEO Alakh Pandey has thrown his weight behind the student demonstrators gathering at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The co-founder and chief executive officer of the popular ed-tech platform publicly endorsed the ongoing protests, which focus on alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2026 medical entrance examination. Pandey urged the central government to open dialogue channels with the young protesters and genuinely listen to their concerns about the examination process.

Responding to CJP Criticism

The timing of Pandey’s public support comes after significant pressure from the Cockroach Janta Party, commonly known as CJP. The student-led organization had openly questioned why Pandey remained silent during the initial stages of the protest movement. Through a message posted on social media platform X, the CJP encouraged students across the country to avoid educational institutions and teachers who had not taken a clear stance on the issue.

Addressing this criticism, Pandey shared a video recording taken directly from the protest site. In his message, he explained that the student demonstrations represented a much larger dissatisfaction with India’s entire educational ecosystem, rather than being limited to just one examination. The Physics Wallah CEO emphasized that students were expressing frustration about systemic issues that affect their academic futures.

Government Accountability and Student Demands

The CJP has been leading calls for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign from his position. Alongside this demand, the organization is pressing for immediate action on the reported examination malpractices that students claim compromised the fairness of the NEET-UG 2026 results. The situation escalated dramatically on July 20 when police forces intervened in the peaceful demonstrations, leading to injuries among several participants.

Pandey strongly condemned what he viewed as an excessive response to non-violent student protesters. He called on government officials to engage in meaningful conversations with the young demonstrators rather than relying on force.

“On July 20, the students of India held a historic protest. This was the students’ anger against the entire education system. This wasn’t just about NEET.”

“Why doesn’t the government talk to these children? They are the children of our own country. Please come and speak with them once. At least listen to their problems. It is out of helplessness that they have come out onto the streets.”

Wider Educational Concerns

According to the Physics Wallah CEO, the problems identified by students extend far beyond a single examination. He highlighted multiple areas of concern including IIT admissions processes, CBSE board examinations, SSC recruitment procedures, and the broader educational landscape that affects millions of students nationwide.

“It’s not just about NEET—it’s about IIT, CBSE, SSC, education and recruitment. These are your own children. Please support them.”

Beyond his public statements, the Physics Wallah founder announced a comprehensive support initiative for families who lost their children to suicide during the NEET controversy. This commitment demonstrates his dedication to helping those most affected by the examination crisis. The CEO’s intervention has added significant momentum to the student movement, with many viewing his endorsement as validation of the protesters’ legitimate grievances.