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CJP Protest in Delhi LIVE: Nadda meet declined, 16 metro stations shut as party warns of larger agitation

NEET Protest Live: Cockroach Janta Party protests escalated in Delhi on Wednesday. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation shut sixteen metro stations due to security concerns. The Supreme Court declined an urgent plea challenging police action against student protestors. Numerous FIRs were filed by Delhi Police following Monday's Sansad Chalo march.…

The Economic Times · Jul 22

CJP protests: SC declines urgent plea challenging police action; CJI says 'don't have time to watch videos'

The Supreme Court declined an urgent plea regarding police action during a protest. The court refused to examine video footage at the mentioning stage. The petitioner's counsel sought an early listing of the case for students. Chief Justice Surya Kant stated the court was not interested in watching videos. The…

The Economic Times · Jul 22

July 20 protest march was 'just a trailer': CJP warns of bigger agitation, says ready to face UAPA, NSA

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) national spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka said the party's protest would intensify if the Centre did not accept its demands. Speaking to ANI, he claimed the July 20 march was "just a trailer", reiterated the demand that no FIRs be lodged against protesters, and said the leadership was…

The Economic Times · Jul 22

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Saurav Das' Whatsapp account restored; CJP spokesperson thanks supporters for pressuring Meta

Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das reported his WhatsApp account was blocked. His account was later restored after public pressure was applied on Meta. The party also claimed a conspiracy case was being prepared against its leaders. CJP called off a protest after detained individuals were released by authorities. Delhi…

The Economic Times · Jul 22

Govt wasted our time: Dipke on talks between Nadda, CJP team

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke questioned government talks amid a police crackdown. He alleged the government wasted protesters' time and used force against students. Union Health Minister JP Nadda met with two CJP representatives on Monday. Activist Sonam Wangchuk continues his hunger strike after witnessing police brutality. Protesters vow…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

Cockroach Janta Party removes spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya after viral video sparks backlash

The Cockroach Janta Party removed its spokesperson after a viral video surfaced. This video purportedly showed him at a Burger King outlet during a protest. Party workers and protesters were allegedly facing police action at that time. The spokesperson defended his actions, stating he had worked for the movement.

The Economic Times · Jul 21

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke will contest polls on Bhim Army ticket in future: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey predicted Abhijeet Dipke will contest elections on a Bhim Army ticket. He stated that mass movements often produce political leaders and Dipke could be one. Thousands joined the Cockroach Janta Party's march demanding the Education Minister's resignation. Dubey claimed the movement's supporters are also linked to…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

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Delhi High Court declines urgent hearing of plea on police brutality on CJP protesters

The Delhi High Court declined an urgent hearing for a petition alleging excessive police force. The court stated the matter would be listed for hearing on Wednesday. Thousands joined the Cockroach Janta Party's march demanding the Education Minister's resignation. The party accused police of preventing protesters from reaching Parliament and…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

CJP Protest in Delhi Live: Abhijeet Dipke continues Jantar Mantar protest; check latest updates

CJP protest live updates: The Cockroach Janta Party's protest at Jantar Mantar continues for another day. Protesters demand Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET examination irregularities. Delhi Police registered FIRs after clashes erupted during a march towards Parliament. Activist Sonam Wangchuk remains hospitalized while continuing his hunger strike.

The Economic Times · Jul 21

CJP Protest in Delhi: What's happening at Jantar Mantar and Parliament area? What Abhijeet Dipke, Sonam Wangchuk, govt and Delhi Police are saying

CJP Protest Jantar Mantar Update: Delhi remains tense after a large protest march to Parliament turned confrontational. Protesters continue a sit-in near Kerala House after the Jantar Mantar site was cleared. Sonam Wangchuk remains hospitalized and continues his hunger strike for youth leaders to meet parliamentarians. The Cockroach Janta Party…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

Sonam Wangchuk to continue fast, cites police action against protesters

Activist Sonam Wangchuk continues his hunger strike from Safdarjung Hospital. He demands youth leaders meet parliamentarians or he meets them. Police prevented the Cockroach Janta Party's march to Parliament. Wangchuk was forcibly shifted to the hospital after fasting for twenty-one days. The CJP seeks accountability for examination irregularities and minister's…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Who is Gitanjali J Angmo? Sonam Wangchuk's wife, HIAL co-founder and karate black belt

Gitanjali J Angmo is leading Sonam Wangchuk's ongoing protest after his hospitalization. She will lead the Cockroach Janta Party's march to Parliament on July 20. Wangchuk had been on an indefinite hunger strike for three weeks. Angmo has remained by his side and taken charge of the campaign. She also…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Government reaches out to CJP amid raging protest; JP Nadda holds talks with 2-member team, appeals to end stir

Union Health Minister JP Nadda held initial formal discussions with Cockroach Janta Party members. The protesters conveyed their demands, including Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Talks occurred on a day the CJP called for a march to Parliament. Delhi Police increased security around Jantar Mantar ahead of the planned procession.…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Protests in several Gujarat cities supporting CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' march, Wangchuk; some detained

Protests occurred in Gujarat cities supporting the Cockroach Janta Party's march. Participants chanted slogans against the government and the Union Education Minister. Thousands gathered in Delhi's Jantar Mantar despite heavy rain and security. The march demands action against education sector irregularities and exam paper leaks. Activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

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Newslaundry · Jul 20

Under shadow of lathis and barricades: The day the Modi govt finally engaged the CJP

Thousands of protesters marching towards Parliament as part of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) demonstration were met with barricades, tear gas, lathi blows and detentions as a heavy police deployment tried to contain the march.

Newslaundry · Jul 20

‘With Wangchuk gone, cops thought hope would die’: The weekend that changed the CJP protest

Thousands have turned up for the Cockroach Janta Party’s march to Parliament on Monday, filling the road from Jantar Mantar to the Tolstoy Marg–Sansad Marg intersection. Police are trying to block the march with barricades and used batons after some protesters tried to push through.

The Economic Times · Jul 20

CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' march turns tense; baton charge, tear gas in Delhi

Security forces used batons and tear gas against Cockroach Janta Party protesters. Thousands marched towards Parliament, attempting to breach barricades near Shastri Bhawan. Metro station access was restricted, causing inconvenience for many commuters. CJP representatives engaged in talks with the government regarding their demands. Separately, Abhijeet Dipke ended his hunger…

France 24 · Jul 20

Indian police baton-charge 'Cockroach Party' protesters marching to parliament

Armoured riot police charged demonstrators taking part in a banned march on parliament in India's capital New Delhi on Monday linked to growing anger over irregularities in major university examinations. Saurav ‌Das, a spokesperson for the satirical Cockroach Janta Party, said that two members of the movement were on their…

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The Economic Times · Jul 20

CJP protest Delhi: After Parliament protest, members meet JP Nadda; minister promises internal consultations

Cockroach Janta Party members will meet Union Minister JP Nadda after the government reached out for talks. Thousands of CJP protesters marched towards Parliament, attempting to breach barricades near Parliament Street. Police forces reportedly resorted to a baton-charge during the protest, leading to minor injuries.

The Economic Times · Jul 20

CJP's Saurav Das taken to Deputy Commissioner's office, says talks with government underway

Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das is engaged in discussions with the government. Thousands gathered at Jantar Mantar for a planned march despite heavy rain and security. Delhi Police stated no permission was granted for the unauthorized protest march. Prohibitory orders are in effect across the New Delhi district. Activist…

The Independent UK · Jul 19

India’s viral Cockroach Party steps up protests after hunger-striking activist is forcibly hospitalised

Youth-led movement says Monday’s planned march to parliament will go ahead despite Sonam Wangchuk’s removal by police, as students continue their own hunger strikes and security is tightened across Delhi

The Economic Times · Jul 19

Apprehending police action, Abhijeet Dipke urges supporters to throng Jantar Mantar; says Wangchuk's fast on

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke urged supporters to gather at Jantar Mantar in large numbers ahead of the proposed 'Sansad Chalo' march to Parliament on Monday, alleging that Delhi Police may crack down on the protest.

The Independent UK · Jul 18

Indian police swoop in to remove hunger-striking activist Sonam Wangchuk from protest site

Activists accuse Delhi Police of ‘kidnapping’ Wangchuk, while authorities say he has been moved to hospital in a ‘much-needed medical intervention’

The Economic Times · Jul 16

'Don't ask me to end fast, join July 20 march instead': Sonam Wangchuk amid hunger strike

Activist Sonam Wangchuk continues his hunger strike, refusing to break it without government response. He urges supporters to join a Parliament march on July 20 for political science lessons. Wangchuk stated his health is stable enough to continue fasting for many more days. He believes the march will effectively convey…

The Economic Times · Jul 14

AAP chief Kejriwal urges Wangchuk to end hunger strike; will meet him on July 16

Arvind Kejriwal has pledged AAP's support for the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party protest. He urged climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite hunger strike. Kejriwal will visit Jantar Mantar on Thursday to show solidarity with the demonstrators. The party demands Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's immediate resignation. AAP also…

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