New Delhi, June 16 -- The Cockroach Janta Party will stage a protest in Nagpur, Maharashtra, today, June 16, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following the NEET UG paper leak scandal.

The Maharashtra police have stepped up security in anticipation of a massive turnout for the viral party, especially following an assault on its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, at the Jaipur protest.

In a video message, Dipke asked Nagpur residents, including students and the youth, to gather at Samvidhan Square at 4 pm for a peaceful demonstration.

Abhijeet Dipke was allegedly slapped multiple times by two men while supporters carried him on their shoulders during a protest in Jaipur, police said.

Two youths have been detained...