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Indian Gen Z protesters face teargas and police batons as thousands march towards parliament

Protesters are demanding resignation of education minister over botched exams

The Independent UK

Cops detain AAP councillor as she prepares to leave for Parliament march with supporters

Delhi Police detained AAP councillor Ashu Thakur from her CR Park office on Monday morning, hours after she had circulated a video urging citizens to gather on the spot and join a march to Parliament organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).

Newslaundry

Day 24 of CJP protest: Wangchuk loses 8.2 kg as fast enters 16th day; 'lives at stake', says Dipke

Educator Sonam Wangchuk has lost significant weight during his hunger strike. His health is deteriorating as the protest enters its sixteenth day. The Cockroach Janta Party urges the government to address protesters' demands promptly. Political parties have visited the protest site to express solidarity and support. The CJP continues to…

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CJP announces Parliament march on July 20; asks students, parents to join in

The Cockroach Janta Party will march peacefully to Parliament on July 20. This protest at Jantar Mantar continues for the twentieth day amid heavy rain. Educator Sonam Wangchuk is also joining the Parliament march after his hunger strike. The party demands Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam irregularities.…

The Economic Times

Be it NEET or Ayodhya, BJP’s accountability problem is getting harder to hide. Media must keep asking

Accountability and corruption. These two words are now haunting the Modi government. Not just because of the ongoing protests by the Cockroach Janta Party and its followers in New Delhi demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the leak of the NEET examination papers. The bigger story…

Newslaundry

Day 15 of CJP protest: Fasting Wangchuk's health worsens; 'Why Pradhan not sacked yet,' Dipke asks

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is on his seventh day of a hunger strike, reportedly losing significant weight as his health declines. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged exam irregularities, holding the government responsible for Wangchuk's well-being. Meanwhile, student protesters…

The Economic Times

CJP announces 'diaper donation drive,' alleges police attempt to shrink protest site

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is intensifying its protest demanding the Union Education Minister's resignation over alleged NEET-UG paper leaks. They've launched a "diaper donation drive" at Jantar Mantar, urging supporters to write their demands on diapers. The party also alleges police attempted to shrink their protest space. Students and…

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India’s viral ‘cockroaches’ are biggest challenge to Modi in years. Will they get what they want?

ON THE GROUND: What began as a term of disparagement has snowballed into an online movement 22 million people strong. Now, they are taking to the streets in numbers – and showing their resilience on the ground. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar reports from Delhi

The Independent UK

CJP protesters remain at Jantar Mantar for third consecutive day

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continues its three-day protest at Jantar Mantar, demanding action over alleged NEET exam irregularities and a paper leak. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke is calling for the Union Education Minister's resignation, compensation for affected students, and a re-examination. Protesters, supported by food and water distribution, have…

The Economic Times

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

Prime Minister Modi is rigging Indian democracy

India's citizens are witnessing a remarkable inversion of democracy: a government choosing its voters rather than the other way around. Even as public discontent grows across the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strengthened its grip on power by manipulating the electoral process itself. The…

Bangkok Post

Gen Z leader of India’s viral ‘cockroach’ party slapped at protest

Abhijeet Dikpe calls attack tactic to ‘scare, threaten and deviate’ his movement and blames it on Hindu nationalist group

The Independent UK

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…

MyLifeXP

'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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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

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

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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The Economic Times

You can delete our posts, not our voices: CJP founder Dipke leads Jantar Mantar protest demanding Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Hundreds gathered at Jantar Mantar demanding accountability for examination irregularities. The Cockroach Janta Party led the protest seeking the Education Minister's resignation. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke accused the government of targeting their social media instead of addressing concerns. Participants wore cockroach masks and carried national flags. Activist Sonam Wangchuk expressed…

The Economic Times

Who is Dharmendra Pradhan? All about Education minister facing heat in CJP protest amid NEET, CBSE controversy

CJP protest news: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protested at Jantar Mantar, demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged NEET 2026 paper leaks and CBSE's On-Screen Marking irregularities. Protesters chanted slogans criticizing the government's handling of the situation. Dharmendra Pradhan, a senior BJP leader, currently holds portfolios for…

Newslaundry

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The Economic Times

Delhi HC refuses urgent hearing on plea against Cockroach Janta Party protest

The Delhi High Court has declined to hear a petition concerning potential law and order issues. The petition raised concerns about a planned protest by the Cockroach Janta Party at Jantar Mantar. The group called for the Union Education Minister's resignation over examination lapses. The court's decision means the protest…

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You’re Not Cockroaches”: Shashi Tharoor’s Powerful Message to Gen Z

A political movement named after a cockroach sounds like satire. And at first, it was. But within days, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) exploded across social media, attracting thousands of young supporters frustrated with examination controversies, recruitment delays, and what many see as a broken system. Just when the movement…

The Economic Times

Saurav Das, Vijeta Dahiya, Ashutosh Ranka: Check hidden connection behind Cockroach Janta Party spokespersons

Cockroach Janta Party spokespersons: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), the youth-led movement that gained rapid traction online in recent weeks, has announced three official spokespersons ahead of its planned June 6 protest in Delhi. The appointments of journalist Saurav Das, political researcher and filmmaker Vijeta Dahiya, and former management consultant…

The Economic Times

Cockroach Janta Party founder to return to India on June 6

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, will arrive in Delhi on June 6. He plans to launch a peaceful protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Dipke calls on supporters and students to join him at the airport and then proceed to seek permission for…

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