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Heavy security in place as Cockroach Janta Party stages second protest at Jantar Mantar

CJP protest: New Delhi is under heavy security as the Cockroach Janta Party prepares for its second protest at Jantar Mantar. Led by Abhijeet Dipke, the demonstration will see extensive surveillance, including CCTV and body-worn cameras, alongside multiple barricades. Authorities have granted permission, with reserve forces on standby. This follows…

The Economic Times

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke writes to PM Modi; flags student suicides, demands Pradhan's ouster

Ahead of a protest, Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke urged PM Modi to provide Rs 1 crore compensation to families of students who allegedly died by suicide amid examination controversies. Dipke also reiterated the demand to sack Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, calling for accountability for alleged irregularities.

The Economic Times

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Student suicides to education budget: The issues Rahul put at the centre of ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ in Kota

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has launched a new student outreach campaign, “Chhatron Ki Goonj” (Echo of Students), in Kota, calling for an end to “India’s exploitative education system”.

Newslaundry

India’s youth-led Cockroach party may prove as hard to kill as its namesake

The greatest challenge to India’s government in years began as an online joke.

The Conversation

Dipke indicates CJP won't contest polls; slams PM for 'not reaching out' to students

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke stated his party will not contest elections. He criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not addressing students following the NEET-UG exam controversy. Dipke demanded Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The party plans nationwide protests until the minister steps down. Dipke urged the Prime…

The Economic Times

We will not deviate: CJP founder Dipke alleges RSS link to assault, renews call for Pradhan's resignation

Abhijeet Dipke, CJP founder, claims RSS members attacked him in Jaipur. He alleges the assault aimed to distract from the NEET paper leak. Dipke arrived in Nagpur for a protest demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. He stated the movement will continue peacefully despite such incidents. Authorities have increased…

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PM must choose between students and an 'incompetent' minister: Dipke at CJP protest in Amritsar

Abhijeet Dipke of the Cockroach Janta Party is demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. A protest in Amritsar is part of a nationwide campaign. Students and youth are joining demonstrations against alleged examination irregularities. Dipke stated Prime Minister Narendra Modi must choose between students and the minister.

The Economic Times

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Newslaundry

Cockroach Janata Party kicks off nationwide protest drive from Pune: Which cities are next?

India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) launched a nationwide protest demanding the Education Minister's resignation over examination irregularities. The youth movement, inspired by a Supreme Court judge's remarks, has gained millions of followers and is now addressing broader concerns like unemployment and rising costs.

The Economic Times

India’s viral ‘cockroach’ party says it will stage nationwide protests until minister resigns

Satirical party threatens to start indefinite sit-in demonstration in national capital if minister doesn’t resign or is sacked

The Independent UK

Mainstream media is losing a generation. Cockroach Janta Party is merely a symptom

A pest entered the news cycle recently. One that most people would like to either squash or obliterate with a deadly spray. So far, it has not been either squashed or obliterated. Only time will tell whether it can really weather all the storms that will come its way.

Newslaundry

Nationwide stir over exam irregularities: Cockroach Janta Party to release education manifesto

The Cockroach Janta Party is launching a nationwide protest from Pune today. They demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged exam irregularities. Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk will join the peaceful demonstration. The party will release an education manifesto focusing on preventing paper leaks and improving exam…

The Economic Times

Cockroach Janata Party is BJP's C team: Suspended Bareilly city magistrate Alankar Agnihotri

Suspended official Alankar Agnihotri labelled the Cockroach Janata Party the BJP's 'C team'. He also raised concerns about missing funds from Ram Temple donations. Agnihotri supported questioning of police encounters, citing the Brahmin community's experience. He indicated his Morcha might contest 270 seats in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

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What BJP Said About CJP's Delhi Protest Sparked a Huge Debate

A few months ago, almost nobody had heard of the Cockroach Janta Party. Today, it is making headlines, attracting millions of followers online, and organizing protests in the heart of India's capital. What started as a satirical social media movement has suddenly found itself at the center of a national…

The Guardian - UK

‘What if all cockroaches came together?’ The youth movement threatening to shake up India’s politics

Cockroach Janta party began as online joke but is growing into one of the most unexpected challenges to country’s rightwing government

The Economic Times

CJP vows to continue agitation until Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns

The Cockroach Janta Party demands Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Their protest at Jantar Mantar drew thousands. The group plans a nationwide stir if the minister is not dismissed within seven days. This movement focuses on education accountability. The NEET exam has been rescheduled due to paper leaks and lapses.…

The Economic Times

'Don't even go near': Muslim youth warned to stay away from Cockroach Janta Party's protest

Ahead of a protest by the Cockroach Janta Party in Delhi, Muslims received widespread advisories to stay away. Messages circulated on social media and through mosques cautioned against participation, citing potential law-and-order issues and past incidents. Community leaders encouraged focusing on education and institution-building. Some individuals, however, maintained that peaceful…

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The Economic Times

Cockroach Janta Party Protest: Delhi Police debunks FIR rumours, says no case registered against Jantar Mantar protesters

CJP protest Jantar Mantar: Delhi Police has clarified that no First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against protesters at Jantar Mantar. The demonstration was organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which drew hundreds of participants, including students and young professionals. While six individuals were detained as a precautionary…

The Economic Times

Congress cold, others in Opposition warm to CJP protest at Jantar Mantar

A protest called by the Cockroach Janta Party at Jantar Mantar has exposed deep divisions within the Opposition. While parties like AAP, SP, TMC, Shiv Sena (UBT), and the Left supported the demonstration, the Congress remained sceptical. This split comes as the INDIA bloc prepares for a key meeting. The…

The Economic Times

Tell them we are not scared: Abhijeet Dipke says as CJP holds protest demanding Pradhan's resignation

Hundreds gathered at Delhi's Jantar Mantar demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The Cockroach Janta Party led the protest, with founder Abhijeet Dipke urging people not to be scared. Protesters wore cockroach masks and raised slogans against communal politics. Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk also joined the demonstration. The protest aimed…

The Economic Times

CBSE OSM row: Pradhan 'incompetent', continuation in office insult to lakhs of students: Cong

Congress criticizes Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for CBSE on-screen marking system failures. The party alleges incompetence and inflated contract rates for a compromised IT platform. Students faced issues accessing answer sheets for re-evaluation. Congress insists Pradhan must take responsibility for these lapses, calling his continued tenure an insult to students…

Newslaundry

‘Go Back, Godi media’: CJP protesters at Jantar Mantar had no time for TV media

While Instagram, X and YouTube were flooded with videos from the ground, India’s mainstream television news channels – central to what many derogatorily call Godi Media – seemed to be watching an entirely different country.

The Economic Times

Thousands rally at Jantar Mantar as CJP escalates exam accountability campaign

Thousands gathered at Jantar Mantar for a protest by the Cockroach Janta Party. The youth-led movement demanded accountability for examination irregularities. They also sought the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The demonstration saw widespread participation. Delhi Police clarified no FIR was filed against protesters. Opposition parties showed divided…

France 24

Supporters of India's Gen Z 'cockroach' party stage first protest in New Delhi

Hundreds of mostly young Indians gathered in New Dehli on Saturday for the first street protest organised by the Cockroach Janata Party – a movement which began as an online joke but has quickly gained momentum among Indian youth disillusioned with their education, employment and economic prospects.

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