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.
Indian PM Narendra Modi pledged fast-track courts for exam paper leak perpetrators, his first response to youth-led protests across India. Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike, but student groups demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and continue their agitation.
Talks between India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and the government failed to yield a breakthrough on Friday regarding demands for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam leaks. Protests continue in Delhi, while the government approved amendments to an anti-paper leak bill. India also condemned a Black Sea attack and faced new US tariffs.
Delhi sees increased security with 30 CRPF companies airlifted and CISF leave curtailed amid ongoing student protests at Jantar Mantar. The Cockroach Janta Party demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak and seeks compensation for affected families.
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.
The Delhi High Court declined a PIL seeking an NIA or CBI probe into the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led 'Chalo Sansad' march over the NEET paper leak, stating authorities are competent. This decision comes as the Centre continues talks with CJP regarding their demands.
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.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called for nationwide protests on July 24 against the alleged NEET-UG paper leak and police brutality. Despite calls for a bandh by student groups in some states, schools and colleges across India are expected to remain open as no official holiday has been declared.
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke mocked PM Modi's announcement of fast-track courts for NEET paper leaks, sharing a meme about Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Protesters demand Pradhan's resignation, compensation for affected students, and withdrawal of FIRs against peaceful demonstrators.
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.
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk continues a 26-day hunger strike for education reforms and the Education Minister's resignation, despite being hospitalized. His protest, supported by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and thousands of students, has intensified after a police crackdown, challenging PM Modi's government.
CJP chief spokesperson Saurav Das declared Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation "non-negotiable" amid ongoing protests in New Delhi, emphasizing peaceful demonstrations with Sonam Wangchuk. Union Minister JP Nadda urged against politicizing the paper leak issue, stating the government is prepared for a thorough parliamentary discussion.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) representatives allege BJP workers are disrupting ongoing student protests in New Delhi by inciting violence and pelting stones. CJP demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, calling it non-negotiable, as the protest enters its 34th day. Union Health Minister JP Nadda stated the paper leak issue requires in-depth discussion.
A video purportedly showing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters escaping a police van during a Mumbai protest has gone viral. The incident, shared by CJP with a sarcastic caption, comes amid escalating tensions from their 'Sansad Chalo' march in Delhi, where an FIR was registered over violence.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was admitted to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram's ICU while on hunger strike, reported stable by doctors. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) urged him to end his strike due to health concerns but vowed to continue their protest at Jantar Mantar, declining a meeting with Union Health Minister JP Nadda unless held at the protest site.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) declined Union Minister JP Nadda's invitation for talks, insisting the government meet them at their Jantar Mantar protest site. CJP leaders questioned the government's sincerity and alleged mistreatment during a prior meeting.
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.
Milhares de manifestantes, liderados pelo movimento satírico CJP e apoiados pela oposição, protestam em Déli contra o governo Modi, exigindo reformas educacionais e a renúncia do ministro Dharmendra Pradhan após um exame cancelado e repressão policial.
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.
