MyVoice: Views of our readers 09th June 2026

Govt must nail NEET fraudsters

This is further to your editorial ‘From online to streets: CJP stares at an uncertain future’. Nobody either expected or wanted the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) to be a national phenomenon to make an impact nationally. The NEET faux pas does not warrant national attention, but the government is determined to go to the root cause of the issue that involves officials in the NEET scam. The motive behind CJP was to use the NEET failure to leverage against the nation by way of large-scale unrest and agitation that failed to take off. Such protests must emerge as a kind of shock treatment to the government so that it gets tough against the perpetrators.

S Lakshmi, Hyderabad

CJP no patch on JP’s 1974 movement

Apropos editorial ‘From online to streets: CJP stares at an uncertain future’. From time to time the country has been witnessing some kind of movement, initiated with a view to incite sentiments of people to revolt against the government. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) comes under this category since the NEET issue seems a mere smokescreen to generate mass unrest on some pretext or the other. The NEET paper leaks undoubtedly created ripples of enormous disappoint and distress in the minds of the aspirants, with several suicides reported across the country. The CJP was on a wrong footing in its bid to intensify the agitation and make it a national protest like Jayaprakash Narayan’s 1974 movement. The fact that vested interests penetrated the CJP in association with internal and external forces inimical to the country that the authorities took steps to prevent - leaving no loopholes in the ongoing investigations by the CBI from happening again.

Sakunthala K R, Hyderabad

CJP must go beyond hashtags

Apropos “From online to streets: CJP stares at an uncertain future” (June 8). The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) moved from screens to Jantar Mantar because digital anger alone cannot fix broken systems. Paper leaks, poor universities selling fake robots, and graduates without quality jobs show a trust deficit. Delhi police allowed the protest, meeting its founder Abhijeet Dipke, which is a shift from past crackdowns. CJP is not a party but a symptom. Young Indians face education decay, exam scams, and unemployment despite big promises of good days. Outrage online fades fast. To last, CJP must define demands, build a real network beyond hashtags, and stay peaceful. For the government, this is feedback, not a threat.

K Chidanand Kumar, Bengaluru

CJP being cut to size

This refers to your editorial ‘From online to streets: CJP stares at an uncertain future’. It is as if the government could read the ulterior designs of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) from the day they assembled at Jantar Mantar, thereby denying any chance to provoke the administration. It dashed the CJP’s hopes of marching to the parliament police station. The intended plans of CJP to expand protests nationwide was thwarted before it took off in Delhi. The nationwide movement is being repeatedly scuttled by the government, at a time even as the I.N.D.I.A alliance is becoming irrelevant.

K R Venkata Narasimhan, Madurai

Remembering Salim Kumar

The demise of Malayalam actor Salim Kumar is a major loss to Indian cinema. Known for his exceptional comic timing and versatility, he entertained audiences for decades while also excelling in serious roles. His national film award for best actor for “Adaminte Makan Abu” remains a landmark in Indian cinema. His recognition was a breakthrough for a supporting actor rising to national prominence proving that talent transcends industry hierarchies. He leaves behind a legacy of humour, authenticity and emotional depth.

A C Vineeth Kumar, Thrissur

Amother LPG shocker

Apropos “LPG cost up by Rs 89 in 3 months!” (June 8). The common man has already been burdened by a hike in petrol and diesel prices, which has resulted in an increase in the prices of commodities. This second domestic LPG price hike within three months will once again affect the monthly budget of middle-class families. Moreover, the domestic LPG supply has not been as smooth and regular as it was in the past. One hopes that the government will alleviate the sufferings of those affected in this regard.

S Sankaranarayanan, Chennai-40