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India’s ‘cockroach’ protesters vow to return for ‘season 2’ after allegedly being denied place to meet

Group says threats forced Delhi venue to cancel its meeting as it plans a nationwide campaign

The Independent UK

Govt was scared, rattled during Monsoon Session; oppn unity was on display: Congress

The Congress party stated the Modi government appeared scared and rattled during the recent Monsoon Session. Opposition unity was evident throughout the parliamentary proceedings, according to party leaders. Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah were largely absent from the session. Several proposed bills were deferred due to opposition pressure…

The Economic Times

Parliament adjourns sine die, bringing an end to a tumultuous monsoon session

The Monsoon Session of Parliament wrapped up amid significant disruptions and intense political debates. Major topics included the NEET-UG controversy and protests from the CJP. Notably, the government managed to pass eleven critical legislative bills amidst the chaos. The session also witnessed the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan…

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Should ministers have domain expertise? Gen Z protests revive an old debate

The recent wave of protests from Gen Z has sparked significant government actions, leading to both transfers and resignations among officials. This situation has reignited conversations regarding the qualifications of ministers and their professional backgrounds. A noticeable trend is the absence of relevant expertise among ministers, which often results in…

The Economic Times

Police fire water cannons to disperse major new student march in eastern India

Government says most demands accepted but students continue to press for federal investigation

The Independent UK

Be aware of external forces trying to mislead you through social media: Odisha CM to Gen Z

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday urged Gen Z to remain alert to “external forces” allegedly seeking to mislead youth through social media and weaken India. Launching the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, Majhi called on young people to prioritise patriotism, national unity and the vision of a Viksit…

The Economic Times

"Gen Z was provoked by the way you handled Education Ministry": Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut hits back at Dharmendra Pradhan's remarks

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday hit back at Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's remarks regarding Gen Z students protesting over NEET-UG paper leaks, rejecting claims that the youth were being misled and declaring that Gen Z was provoked by the management of the Education Ministry over repeated paper…

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Dharmendra Pradhan breaks silence on exit, says Gen Z was ‘misled’ during NEET protests

Former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said attempts to mislead Gen Z during protests over the NEET paper leak prompted his resignation. He said the ministerial post was never important to him. Pradhan also hit out at BJD chief Naveen Patnaik, while the party accused him of mishandling student protests.

The Economic Times

India’s cockroach movement: how satire became political power as youth protest forced change

As I strolled around the Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory in Delhi on July 28, the atmosphere was finally calm. Jantar Mantar had been the focus of the recent “cockroach” protests, in which tens of thousands took to the streets to push for education reforms in India.

The Conversation

Cockroach Janta Party announces nationwide membership drive, ‘Kya Bolti Public’ campaign to expand grassroots outreach

The Cockroach Janta Party is initiating a nationwide membership drive through its website. This movement aims to address issues like unemployment and institutional trust. The organization will operate as a public pressure group for accountability and reforms. It is also providing legal and medical aid to student protesters. The CJP…

The Economic Times

India's exam worriers become democracy warriors

A reckoning has just played out on the streets of New Delhi and other major Indian cities. Tens of thousands of young Indians rose up against an education system that is failing them, ultimately securing the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan -- a powerful symbolic victory. But the message…

Bangkok Post

Delhi: Man files complaint against CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, seeks immediate arrest over assault allegations

Faizan Ansari filed a complaint against Abhijeet Dipke alleging attacks in Pune and Aurangabad. He seeks the immediate arrest of Dipke, citing proof of his associates' involvement. Meanwhile, an activist questioned Dipke's father's finances and the CJP's tax status. Abhijeet Dipke warned of protests if the Centre does not pay…

The Economic Times

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to address Gen Z, Gen Alpha at Mumbai event on August 6

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will address students at IIMUN's conference on August 6. This event marks the organization's fifteenth anniversary and will host over two thousand students. The conference theme focuses on youth's role in uniting the world. This comes after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union education minister. His resignation…

The Economic Times

‘Reservation Hatao Andolan’ gets caste and merit wrong

On July 22, as the protests against Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan gathered momentum, something unusual began happening online.

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CJP protests over NEET paper leak: Supreme Court to hear on Monday pleas relating to police action

The Supreme Court will hear pleas alleging police brutality during recent protests. It previously restrained states from taking coercive action against protesters. The court indicated it might form an SIT to probe allegations of violence. It also ordered the preservation of all digital evidence related to the protests. The government…

The Economic Times

AISA's Neha Bora seeks Amit Shah's resignation over July 20 crackdown

AISA president Neha Bora demanded Union Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation. She cited the July 20 crackdown on anti-paper leak protesters in Delhi. The movement expanded beyond paper leaks to seek accountability for police actions. Protesters alleged excessive force, including pellet guns, during the march. The agitation concluded after education…

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Modi govt assurances, FIRs, and what’s next for CJP | Abhijeet Dipke with Manisha Pande

Days after the Cockroach Janta Party called off its sit-in at Jantar Mantar with Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and assurances from the Narendra Modi government, questions remain about what those assurances are worth.

The Economic Times

Cockroach Janta Party plans nationwide grassroots movement to hold government accountable, says Saurav Das

The Cockroach Janta Party plans a nationwide movement for youth accountability. CJP led India's largest student protests in recent years. They aim to establish a grassroots organization with workers in every district. The movement will focus on issues like unemployment and food security. The CJP also continues to press for…

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As DU reopens, students decode ‘thinly veiled threats’ and Jantar Mantar protests

There were fewer students than usual in Delhi University’s North Campus this week, as most of those who had joined days earlier were attending their orientation. You could find students across Hindu College, the Faculty of Law, Daulat Ram College, St Stephen's College and Hansraj College holding a piece of…

The Economic Times

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke seeks Amit Shah's resignation, alleges home minister ordered July 20 crackdown

Abhijeet Dipke alleged Union Home Minister Amit Shah ordered police action against students. He demanded Shah's resignation over the crackdown during a recent protest. Dipke also criticized the appointment of Pralhad Joshi as the new education minister. He defended the Jantar Mantar agitation as a constitutional fight for rights. The…

The Economic Times

'Rot in India's education system deep; Pradhan's resignation only beginning': Congress

India's education system, according to the Congress party, is riddled with deep-rooted challenges. They assert that the resignation of the education minister is only the first crucial move. Recently, a controversy surrounding engineering entrance exams in Maharashtra has emerged, prompting the party to examine the inconsistencies between exam scores and…

Bangkok Post

When cockroaches challenge power

India's Minister of Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, was forced to resign last week due to protests that rocked the country resulting from the ministry's decision to cancel administration of the national medical school entrance exam.

The Economic Times

Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation superficial, RSS runs India's education ministry: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi stated Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation was superficial as the RSS controls the education ministry. He claimed RSS influences all Indian universities and burdens poorer families significantly. Gandhi criticized the government's handling of student protests and the home minister's absence. He also dismissed the RSS's historical perspectives as nonsensical and…

The Economic Times

Rahul Gandhi's 'andhbhakt' jibe creates ruckus in Lok Sabha, Speaker orders unparliamentary words to be expunged

Rahul Gandhi addressed the Lok Sabha, categorizing people into students, know-it-alls, and andhbhakts. He accused Home Minister Amit Shah of authorizing police action against students during a protest. The debate occurred during discussions on the Public Examination Amendment Bill. Former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan recently resigned amid examination irregularities. Opposition…

International Business Times

How India's Gen Z Forced an Education Minister to Resign

India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday following weeks of student-led protests over alleged irregularities in the country's national medical entrance examination.

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