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Sonam Wangchuk joins CJP protest, begins indefinite fast over exam irregularities

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk began an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, joining a protest demanding the Education Minister's resignation over exam irregularities. The movement, led by Abhijeet Dipke, aims to address broader accountability issues, including electoral reforms. Students and farmer leaders are participating, with Wangchuk emphasizing the need for…

The Economic Times

The youth jobs crisis fuelling India’s Cockroach Janta Party protests

A new youth protest movement in India that started as online satire is now staging an ongoing sit-in in New Delhi calling for the resignation of India’s education minister.

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Indian minister breaks silence on viral ‘cockroach’ movement calling for his resignation

Protesters are seeking accountability over mismanagement of college entrance and school-leaving exams

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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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CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke to appear before MeitY panel over withholding of X account

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), will appear before a MeitY committee today regarding the withholding of their X account in India. The CJP has been protesting at Jantar Mantar for five days, demanding the Education Minister's resignation over alleged examination irregularities. The group's satirical online presence…

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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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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

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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…

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More than 2m Indian students resit medical entrance exam after alleged leak

Applicants forced to retake one of the world’s toughest admission tests after claims questions sold on Telegram

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CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, supporters continue sit-in overnight at Jantar Mantar, urge people to join protest

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke and supporters continued an overnight sit-in at Jantar Mantar, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak. Despite police orders to vacate, protesters remained, appealing for public support and justice for students. Dipke also requested restoration of water supply to public…

The Economic Times

India's Cockroach Party supporters bang plates to call for education minister's resignation

Supporters of India’s viral Cockroach Janta Party have banged steel plates with spoons in a protest demanding the education minister's resignation

The Independent UK

CJP founder Dipke seeks permission to extend protest; says 'won't leave Jantar Mantar until Pradhan resigns'

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijit Dipke vowed to continue the protest at Jantar Mantar until the Education Minister resigns, urging Delhi Police to extend permission. Thousands of students and supporters gathered, demanding accountability for examination irregularities and paper leaks. Dipke emphasized open dialogue but insisted on Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation,…

The Economic Times

Youths rally in large numbers; bang plates, spoons to demand accountability at CJP protest

Students and supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) gathered at Delhi's Jantar Mantar for their second protest, demanding accountability for examination irregularities and paper leaks. Led by Abhijeet Dipke, the demonstration featured students banging plates and spoons, calling for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The CJP aims to…

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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

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke writes to PM Modi; flags student suicides, demands Pradhan's ouster

Ahead of a protest, Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke urged PM Modi to provide Rs 1 crore compensation to families of students who allegedly died by suicide amid examination controversies. Dipke also reiterated the demand to sack Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, calling for accountability for alleged irregularities.

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Student suicides to education budget: The issues Rahul put at the centre of ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ in Kota

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has launched a new student outreach campaign, “Chhatron Ki Goonj” (Echo of Students), in Kota, calling for an end to “India’s exploitative education system”.

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The Conversation

India’s youth-led Cockroach party may prove as hard to kill as its namesake

The greatest challenge to India’s government in years began as an online joke.

The Economic Times

Dipke indicates CJP won't contest polls; slams PM for 'not reaching out' to students

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke stated his party will not contest elections. He criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not addressing students following the NEET-UG exam controversy. Dipke demanded Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The party plans nationwide protests until the minister steps down. Dipke urged the Prime…

The Economic Times

We will not deviate: CJP founder Dipke alleges RSS link to assault, renews call for Pradhan's resignation

Abhijeet Dipke, CJP founder, claims RSS members attacked him in Jaipur. He alleges the assault aimed to distract from the NEET paper leak. Dipke arrived in Nagpur for a protest demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. He stated the movement will continue peacefully despite such incidents. Authorities have increased…

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PM must choose between students and an 'incompetent' minister: Dipke at CJP protest in Amritsar

Abhijeet Dipke of the Cockroach Janta Party is demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. A protest in Amritsar is part of a nationwide campaign. Students and youth are joining demonstrations against alleged examination irregularities. Dipke stated Prime Minister Narendra Modi must choose between students and the minister.

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Hafta letters: CJP’s rise, Sarthak’s inspiring interview, app bugs

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Cockroach Janata Party kicks off nationwide protest drive from Pune: Which cities are next?

India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) launched a nationwide protest demanding the Education Minister's resignation over examination irregularities. The youth movement, inspired by a Supreme Court judge's remarks, has gained millions of followers and is now addressing broader concerns like unemployment and rising costs.

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India’s viral ‘cockroach’ party says it will stage nationwide protests until minister resigns

Satirical party threatens to start indefinite sit-in demonstration in national capital if minister doesn’t resign or is sacked

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