India’s Cockroach movement threatens to restart protests after mass student arrests Cockroach Janta party says government has broken promise, with detentions in Delhi, Assam, West Bengal and Bihar The Guardian - UK · Jul 28
Monday briefing: How the Cockroach protests have exposed the cracks in India’s government In today’s newsletter: Across the country, a younger generation is turning private disillusionment into public defiance against a government that once felt untouchable The Guardian - UK · Jul 27
CJP calls off protest ‘in good faith’ following Dharmendra Pradhan’s exit The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Saturday called off its 36-day protest at Jantar Mantar “in good faith” after a round of talks with the government, CJP spokesperson Saurav Das said at a joint press conference with a government delegation at the Constitution Club of India in New Delhi. The… Newslaundry · Jul 25
Indian Cockroach activist ends hunger strike after 26 days as protests spread Sonam Wangchuk secures ‘hard bargain’ with Delhi but talks between government and movement leaders stall The Guardian - UK · Jul 24
India protest movement holds capital sit-in as police crack down on demonstrators Young protesters in India are camping on the streets of New Delhi The Independent UK · Jul 23
Cockroach Movement Protests Explained as India's Youth Revolt Over Exam Leaks and Modi's Response The Cockroach Janta Party, sparked by a leaked exam paper, has led to India's largest youth protest in a decade, demanding education reforms and ministerial resignations amid rising tensions and violence. International Business Times UK · Jul 22
India's opposition leader calls for Modi to step down as youth-led 'Cockroach' protests press on Rahul Gandhi, India's opposition leader, called for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to resign on Tuesday "for destroying the future" of the country's youth. The youth-led Cockroach movement continued their protests in New Delhi, refusing to leave their sit-in site a day after police used tear has and batons to disperse… France 24 · Jul 21
India’s youth-led Cockroach movement vows to continue protest after police crackdown Supporters of India’s youth-led Cockroach movement are still camped at their protest site in New Delhi, a day after police used tear gas and batons to disperse thousands of them marching toward Parliament The Independent UK · Jul 21
India's Cockroach movement supporters gather to attempt a march to Parliament Hundreds of supporters of India’s youth-led Cockroach movement have gathered in New Delhi to march to Parliament to demand the education minister's resignation The Independent UK · Jul 20
Tens of thousands of Cockroach movement protesters defy police with Delhi march Youth-led group calls on education minister to quit in one of India’s largest anti-government rallies in years The Guardian - UK · Jul 20
India bans march on parliament by ‘Cockroach’ activists, risking a standoff Police in New Delhi on Sunday banned a planned march on the Indian parliament by supporters of the viral, opposition Cockroach Janata Party. The demonstration set for Monday, the start of parliament's monsoonsession, follows growing calls for the education minister's resignation over exam paper leaks and the forced removal of… France 24 · Jul 19
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke teases ‘eminent personality’ joining cockroach movement; X users guess who it is Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke posted a cryptic post on X which has sparked fresh speculation online. After announcing that an "eminent personality" would be joining the cockroach movement, X users flooded the replies with guesses ranging from politicians and activists to comedians and public figures. The Economic Times · Jun 2
Cockroach Janta Party Sparks Online Buzz Amid Rapid Growth and Account Claims Social media politics is no longer confined to speeches and hashtags. In recent days, a relatively new political outfit, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has become a trending topic across digital platforms, drawing attention for its rapid follower growth, reported account restrictions, and recent claims of attempted account access. Whats Hot · May 22