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CJP founder Abhijit Dipke tells Nashik protesting students to end fast, march to Mumbai to put pressure on BJP-led Maharashtra govt

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijit Dipke urged the protesters to end their indefinite hunger strike and march to Mumbai as tribal students’ agitation at Nashik’s Idgah Maidan entered its 17th day. He raised concerns over poor facilities in tribal residential schools and questioned the use of PM CARES funds for…

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CJP called off Sep 5 march as all our demands met, says Abhijit Dipke; calls it 'absolute justice'

The Cockroach Janta Party has called off its protest march after all demands were met. The Supreme Court quashed all FIRs registered against students participating in NEET protests nationwide. This move provided absolute justice to students and their families who suffered due to the paper leak. The CJP founder thanked…

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SC quashes FIRs against NEET protesters, allows fresh FIR against 2,873 people

The Supreme Court quashed all FIRs against students protesting between July 20 to 25. It also directed the Centre to compensate families of students who ended their lives. The court invoked its powers under Article 142 to do complete justice for young protestors. Delhi Police can register fresh FIRs against…

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‘School Thik Karo’: Lakhs of schools, crores in public money, but do they meet the basic tests?

You may not agree with the Cockroach Janta Party’s politics; you may not like their leaders. But their focus on education has struck a chord across the nation. In just the past two weeks, we have seen several videos, made by young students, demanding basic facilities for their schools.

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AISA backs CJP's Sep 5 Delhi march seeking probe into pellet firing, withdrawal of FIRs against protestors

AISA supports the Cockroach Janta Party's planned September 5 protest in Delhi. The demonstration demands withdrawal of student FIRs and an inquiry into alleged firing. Families affected by the NEET exam cancellation will also lead the march. AISA stated the government must fully withdraw all pending cases against students. The…

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HC summons Abhijit Iyer-Mitra, Pamphlet, others after Saurav Das points to disclosure of his address

The Delhi High Court has issued summons to right-wing commentator Abhijit Iyer-Mitra, along with media platform The Pamphlet, legal news outlet Law Beat, and social media accounts The Jaipur Dialogues and The Sunday Guardian, in response to a lawsuit by Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das, Bar and Bench reported.…

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Delhi HC asks Abhijit Iyer Mitra to respond to CJP spokesperson's privacy suit

The Delhi High Court has sought responses from Abhijit Iyer Mitra and others. A Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson filed a plea alleging privacy violations. The court issued notices and summons regarding the disclosure of residential details. X, formerly Twitter, has reportedly removed some of the offending tweets. The case is…

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'You must have at least 10 such schools': CJP's Ashutosh Ranka urges Rajasthan Education Minister to showcase top institutes built during his tenure

Ashutosh Ranka of CJP challenged Rajasthan's Education Minister Madan Dilawar. Ranka requested Dilawar to identify ten finest educational campuses built during his tenure. He plans to visit these schools with his team upon returning from Bengal. This challenge follows a recent circular restricting external visitors from government schools. Ranka stated…

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Mamata Banerjee assures support to CJP volunteer after father’s death

Mamata Banerjee spoke to a Cockroach Janta Party volunteer whose father died. She assured the bereaved family of her party's full support. The volunteer had documented school deficiencies as part of a campaign. Armed men allegedly attacked him and his father after his refusal. Police arrested eight people while the…

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'You can't gag Parliament': CJP's Saurav Das slams rejection of Lok Sabha questions on NEET-UG, youth protests

In a post on X, Das emphasised that Question Hour serves as a fundamental pillar of democratic governance, questioning why Home Minister Amit Shah did not address Parliament directly regarding police actions during the weeks of protest.

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CJP's Instagram handle briefly taken down, restored later

The Cockroach Janta Party's Instagram account was temporarily removed on Saturday morning. The outfit alleged this action aimed to silence its voice on Independence Day. Its account was later restored, and the party expressed defiance against such acts. The CJP has been active with campaigns on school conditions and student…

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‘Genuine’ vs ‘political’: The social media campaign pitting Ranchi protests against CJP

As Jharkhand’s student protest against alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) builds momentum in Ranchi, sections on social media have tried to cast it as the ‘genuine’ counterpart to the Cockroach Janta Party-led protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, the one ‘without…

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CJP being refused venue for meeting due to pressure from BJP, alleges Dipke

A Cockroach Janta Party meeting in Delhi was cancelled Wednesday. Organizers claimed the banquet hall revoked the booking due to pressure. They alleged the ruling BJP intimidated venues against hosting their events. This development follows the CJP announcing its national team recently. The CJP previously led a protest at Jantar…

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CJP founder Dipke announces nationwide campaign to improve govt schools in villages

The Cockroach Janta Party founder announced a nationwide campaign for rural schools. This initiative will begin on August 15, focusing on basic facilities. Parents are urged to conduct social audits of school infrastructure. Village leaders are challenged to improve their local educational institutions. The campaign aims to ensure equitable facilities…

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The NEET aspirant who took the reservation debate to Jantar Mantar

During the paper leak protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, NEET aspirant Harsh Dubey began appearing across media platforms to speak about reservation and challenge the Cockroach Janta Party’s approach. He soon became a talking point on social media, with pages such as ‘Aarakshan Hatao Andolan’ emerging in his support.

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Dipke urges Modi to address youth on education, jobs in I-Day speech, launches petition

Abhijeet Dipke of CJP launched a petition for Prime Minister Modi's Independence Day address. The petition requests discussion on youth education, unemployment, and living costs. CJP led a recent 36-day protest concerning NEET exam irregularities and education system concerns. The organisation is now planning a national listening tour to gather…

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Indian youth protests highlight mistrust in ‘lapdog’ media

NEW DELHI - Journalists covering last month’s youth-led protests in India became targets of public anger and attacks over their perceived support for the government, exposing a deepening crisis of trust in traditional broadcasters.

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CJP eyes grassroots expansion, to unveil roadmap on August 6

The Cockroach Janta Party plans to deepen its reach beyond conventional politics. Their movement focuses on societal awakening and building conscious resistance from the ground up. The party will announce its future strategy and plans on August sixth. Leaders criticized dictatorial governance and emphasized the need for genuine dialogue. They…

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Gen Z cockroach party resists lure of election after rattling Modi

Abhijeet Dipke's Gen-Z Cockroach Janta Party is poised to avoid immediate electoral participation. Instead, they are prioritizing discussions with young individuals about pressing issues and the party’s roadmap. This grassroots initiative aims to restore faith in institutions and promote accountability. Dipke expresses concerns over potential government scrutiny should a political…

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Woman journalist files FIR for assault, molestation during CJP protest coverage

A woman reporter with Times Now was allegedly kicked and struck on the head, and her cameraperson was manhandled, while both were reporting live from Kerala House during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protest march to Parliament on July 20.

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CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke received BJP join-or-face-consequences threat, claims mother

Abhijeet Dipke's mother alleged a video threat warned him to join the BJP. The family left their home and stayed with relatives for sixteen days. This move was a precaution due to concerns for his parents' safety. Dipke founded the satirical Cockroach Janta Party movement on May sixteenth. The movement…

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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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CJP warns 'streets of India will once again become the voice of its young' if Centre's July 25 assurances are broken

Cockroach Janta Party has issued a stern warning to the central government. They threaten to restart nationwide protests if commitments are not met. The party demands the withdrawal of FIRs against student protesters. This action is necessary to protect young individuals who protested for the nation. Failure to honor these…

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A truck full of stones appeared near the CJP protest. We found out how

At 8 am on July 20, as the Cockroach Janta Party assembled at Jantar Mantar, its workers pointed to a truck loaded with stones on the road linking Sansad Marg to the protest site. Founder Abhijeet Dipke put out a video asking how it had crossed a police cordon. The…

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Parliamentary panel calls Google, Meta, X, Snapchat for discussion on digital platforms regulation

A parliamentary committee will examine social media platform regulation on August 3. Senior officials and tech company representatives will brief the panel on digital content rules. Meta restored a prime minister's video after its mistaken removal, which caused a summons. The government has requested removals of posts targeting the prime…

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