FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 22 - The Untold Story

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 · Jun 8

‘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 Guardian - UK · Jun 7

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 · Jun 7

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…

The Economic Times · Jun 6

‘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.

Newslaundry · Jun 6

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…

The Economic Times · Jun 6

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.

France 24 · Jun 6

6 detained during Cockroach Janta Party protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar

Six individuals were detained by Delhi Police to prevent potential clashes during the Cockroach Janta Party's protest at Jantar Mantar. The demonstration, led by Abhijeet Dipke, saw hundreds demanding the Education Minister's resignation over examination irregularities. Heavy security was deployed to ensure a peaceful conclusion.

The Economic Times · Jun 6

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 · Jun 6

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…

The Economic Times · Jun 6