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‘Sanatan’ campaigns to Modi posters: Meet TV media’s ‘CJP rebel’

For several days, ANI and multiple television channels ran with a storyline that a rebellion had broken out inside the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP).

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Dilapidated Rajasthan school demolished for reconstruction following CJP’s highlight

A dilapidated government school building in Rampura village was demolished on Wednesday. This action followed its poor condition being recently highlighted by the Cockroach Janata Party. A technical survey in September 2025 had already declared the old building unsafe for use. The Rajasthan government announced a replacement facility would be…

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No permission sought yet for CJP's September 5 protest march, says Delhi Police

Delhi Police has stated no permission has been sought for the CJP's planned protest. The Cockroach Janata Party announced a peaceful march from India Gate on September 5. This march aims to address unfulfilled commitments made to young protesters. Police are assessing security and crowd size for the event. Preparations…

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‘We will not back down’: CJP keeps pressure on Rajasthan government over alleged violent clash

Cockroach Janata Party spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka demanded arrests for alleged violence at a school. He urged the Rajasthan government to act on filed FIRs regarding the incident. Ranka stated the party seeks school reconstruction and action against those responsible. Reconstruction work is scheduled to begin soon with a significant financial…

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

CJP seeks to broaden its campaign beyond the original protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar

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Season 2 of Jantar Mantar to start very soon: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke

Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke announced a new protest soon. He called this upcoming event "Season 2 of Jantar Mantar." Dipke alleged venue owners faced pressure from above to deny them space. He accused the BJP of orchestrating these alleged threats and pressures. The CJP will now embark on…

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Anti-reservation rhetoric is rising, management quota stays invisible

When the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protests put the Union government on the back foot, the big news channels along with several social media handles began a curious campaign against caste-based affirmative action to discredit the protests.

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"Who will you listen to, if not students?": TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee asks PM Modi; backs students' protest

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee backed students protesting at Jantar Mantar. He stated the central government must listen to student concerns and their demands. Banerjee criticised police action against the Cockroach Janata Party protest on July 20. Opposition MPs also protested outside Parliament demanding the Education Minister's resignation. These actions…

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Opposition MPs wear black to parliament, stage protest against 'police brutality' on student protestors

Opposition parties wore black to protest alleged police brutality against students and lawmakers. Leaders criticized the government over unemployment and recurring examination paper leaks. Congress workers held demonstrations across several states condemning police actions. Several opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, were detained by Delhi Police. The protests followed a demonstration…

The Economic Times

Sonam Wangchuk sets three conditions to call off his hunger strike

Activist Sonam Wangchuk will end his hunger strike if the government accepts accountability for education system failures. He also demands MPs assure Parliament will address education accountability during the Monsoon Session. Wangchuk's wife stated political leaders meeting him could also end his fast. Security was deployed at Jantar Mantar ahead…

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India bans march on parliament by ‘Cockroach’ activists, risking a standoff

Police in New Delhi on Sunday banned a planned march on the Indian parliament by supporters of the viral, opposition Cockroach Janata Party. The demonstration set for Monday, the start of parliament's monsoonsession, follows growing calls for the education minister's resignation over exam paper leaks and the forced removal of…

France 24

Indian police shift Cockroach Party activist on hunger strike to hospital against his wish

Indian police on Saturday forcibly moved environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk to hospital after his health deteriorated during a weeks-long hunger strike in New Delhi. Wangchuk, a prominent activist tied to the viral, opposition Cockroach Janata Party, is seeking education reforms. His family has denounced the “lack of transparency" and trust in…

France 24

‘Our collective conscience’: Filmmakers, writers join appeals to Wangchuk to end fast

A cross-section of India’s film, literary, and journalistic community has issued a joint appeal to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, urging him to end his hunger strike, now in its 20th day. Wangchuk has been fasting as part of the broader Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protests over paper leaks.

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Aamir Khan: '3 Idiots' not based on Sonam Wangchuk

Aamir Khan stated his "3 Idiots" character is not based on Sonam Wangchuk. He called the connection a misconception and expressed concern for Wangchuk's health. Wangchuk is currently on an indefinite hunger strike protesting India's education system. His health has deteriorated, losing over nine kilograms since starting the fast. Several…

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From memes to political movement, India's 'Cockroach' party leads youth revolt

India's Cockroach Janata Party began life as a series of internet memes and has grown into a real-life movement, bringing together young people angry about unemployment and alleged exam fraud. What began five weeks ago as a satirical response to comments by India's chief justice has become a fast-growing campaign…

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Why a 'Body of Education' Appeared at Jantar Mantar

Thousands walk through Jantar Mantar every year carrying banners and slogans. But on 2 July 2026, one protest looked unlike anything people had seen before. Instead of placards alone, activists carried what they described as the "body of education" a mock corpse meant to symbolize what they believe is the…

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Footfall, food, logistics: Tracking it all in a day at Cockroach Janta Party’s protest

Who is funding the Cockroach Janata Party protest at Jantar Mantar? How many people are actually showing up? And is the movement really dominated by one political ideology?

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CJP vehicle for message of frustration of youth but established political parties to take issue forward: Jairam Ramesh

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh acknowledged the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) movement as a significant expression of youth frustration but stressed that established political parties must champion their concerns. He emphasised that democracies rely on political structures, not solely on movements.

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Is the Cockroach Janata Party threatening the system, or just letting off steam?

While addressing the crowd gathered at the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, founder Abhijeet Dipke invoked the famous Spiderman quote: “With great power comes great responsibility.” It is worth holding him to that standard, and asking what CJP has done right, and what it has…

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Telegram fights back against India ban over exam leaks: ‘Why not shut shops and roads’

Government claims platform being used to ‘defraud’ ⁠candidates taking medical entrance exam this month

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Why has India suddenly banned Telegram?

Indian government cracks down on channels on the Telegram app offering fake entrance exam questions for a hefty fee

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.

The Economic Times

Santy Sharma says Cockroach Janata Party 'feels more like internet drama than a serious movement', cautions Indians in strong-worded post

Rapper Santy Sharma has labelled the "Cockroach Janta Party" as mere internet drama, questioning its founder's past associations and nationalist claims. Sharma argues for focusing on real issues like employment and education over online provocations. His remarks on digital activism have sparked widespread debate, while a PIL seeks a CBI…

The Economic Times

Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke’s Maharashtra residence gets police protection

Abhijeet Dipke’s Maharashtra residence gets police protection: Police have provided round-the-clock security at the residence of Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the online 'Cockroach Janata Party,' in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The move aims to manage public interest and prevent crowding, as the party's digital presence, addressing issues like unemployment and paper leaks,…

The Independent UK

Why millions of Indians are proudly calling themselves ‘cockroaches’

The Cockroach Janta Party has become one of India’s fastest-growing movements after a Supreme Court judge compared unemployed young people to ‘cockroaches’. Shahana Yasmin reports

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