India's satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) ends its five-week protest after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns, citing youth aspirations and national unity; CJP hails it as a win for democracy amid celebrations.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after government assurances on paper-leak cases and examination reforms. Despite this, the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) vows to continue protesting until the education minister resigns, leveraging social media to mobilize youth and challenge traditional political communication.
Tens of thousands of young Indians, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and activist Sonam Wangchuk, are protesting nationwide against repeated examination paper leaks and demanding education reforms. Police responded with tear gas as the movement questions the state's ability to ensure fairness, posing a unique challenge to the BJP government.
Tens of thousands of young Indians are protesting nationwide, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), over repeated examination paper leaks and demanding education reforms. The movement, sparked by activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike, questions the state's ability to ensure fairness in the education system, posing a unique challenge to the BJP government.
Seventeen Delhi Metro stations, including those near Jantar Mantar and Parliament, will remain closed from 7:30 am on Friday, July 24, due to heightened security for the ongoing CJP protest and Parliament's Monsoon Session, causing potential disruption for commuters.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation announced 17 stations will close from 7:30 AM on July 24 due to heightened security for the ongoing CJP protest at Jantar Mantar, coinciding with Parliament's Monsoon Session. Protesters demand action on the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
The DMRC closed 17 Delhi Metro stations from Friday 7:30 am due to security concerns amid ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests at Jantar Mantar, marking the third consecutive day of disruptions and affecting hundreds of commuters.
Mobile internet services were suspended near Jantar Mantar until midnight Thursday by the Union Home Ministry for public safety. This occurred amidst a CJP protest demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged NEET exam irregularities.
An informal network of volunteers is sustaining the CJP protest in New Delhi, providing essential support like shade, water, and cleaning services amidst humid conditions. Participants, including students and homemakers, demonstrate solidarity and resilience, driven by personal convictions.
An ACP was injured in stone-pelting during a Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest in central Delhi, amid heightened security. This follows violent clashes two days prior during the CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' march. CJP expressed readiness for talks with the government at a neutral venue.
The Supreme Court declined an urgent plea challenging police action against students during the Cockroach Janta Party's protest in Delhi, with CJI Surya Kant refusing to examine video footage at the mentioning stage, stating the court lacked time.
NCP (SCP) chief Sharad Pawar met PM Narendra Modi after backing the Cockroach Janta Party's protest at Jantar Mantar over alleged exam irregularities. Pawar urged the Centre to consider protesters' demands, while Opposition leaders continued pressing for accountability following police action.
Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi was briefly detained during protests in Delhi, calling for Prime Minister Modi's resignation and supporting the youth-led "Cockroach" movement. The protests, sparked by education scandals, demand reforms and the education minister's resignation, with thousands gathering and clashes reported.
Delhi Police are examining alleged chat messages from Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) supporters involved in a violent 'Sansad Chalo' march. Messages reportedly discussed communication during potential internet shutdowns and sacrificing lives for the cause, as police investigate clashes that injured 118 personnel and 70 protesters.
Mamata Banerjee alleged PM Modi "turned his car around and drove away" from CJP protesters near Parliament. The CJP, protesting education issues like the NEET paper leak and demanding Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, saw its "Chalo Sansad" march turn violent, injuring police and protesters.
The Cockroach Janta Party's "Sansad Chalo" march in Delhi escalated into clashes, with protests continuing near Kerala House after Jantar Mantar was cleared. Sonam Wangchuk maintains his hunger strike from the hospital, demanding the Education Minister's resignation and a parliamentary debate on education issues.
Delhi Police lodged five FIRs following a violent Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest in New Delhi, resulting in over 118 police injuries, 70 detentions, and significant property damage. Protesters are accused of unruly behavior and violating prohibitory orders.
More than 50 police personnel and 50+ protesters were injured in New Delhi during a "Chalo Sansad" march by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) towards Parliament. Clashes erupted with stone-pelting and lathi-charges, leading to over 100 detentions and legal action against those involved in the violence.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met Home Minister Amit Shah as thousands from the Cockroach Janta Party protested at Parliament, demanding Pradhan's resignation over alleged NEET exam irregularities and system reforms, leading to clashes with police.
The Cockroach Janata Party's protest at Jantar Mantar demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation entered its fourth day. The group alleged Delhi Police attempted to shrink the protest site by moving barricades at night and bringing in a truck.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continues its protest at Jantar Mantar for the second day, demanding Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET exam issues. Founder Abhijeet Dipke urged students to focus on their re-exam and join the protest later, while also appealing for restored water supply to restrooms.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) intensified its protest against the NEET-UG paper leak at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, with founder Abhijeet Dipke vowing to continue an overnight sit-in until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns. Protesters alleged disruption of basic facilities and demanded compensation for affected students.
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), led a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged exam irregularities and paper leaks. Supporters joined, banging plates and spoons, vowing to stay until demands are met.
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