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Cockroach Janta Party unveils national team, Abhijeet Dipke named convener, check full list

The Cockroach Janta Party has announced its new national leadership team. Abhijeet Dipke will serve as the National Convener for the youth-led organization. The party plans a nationwide membership drive and outreach campaign. They aim to build grassroots mobilization and accountability structures. Sonam Wangchuk will continue to mentor the organization's…

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As CJP protest wrapped up, media found its ‘villains’ and buried all victims

July 20, 2026, is a day that will be remembered for a long time. Not just because of the massive response to the call given by the Cockroach Janta Party to march to Parliament. Not just because of the recorded evidence of police brutality on young, mostly peaceful protestors. But…

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Cockroach Janta Party announces nationwide membership drive, ‘Kya Bolti Public’ campaign to expand grassroots outreach

The Cockroach Janta Party is initiating a nationwide membership drive through its website. This movement aims to address issues like unemployment and institutional trust. The organization will operate as a public pressure group for accountability and reforms. It is also providing legal and medical aid to student protesters. The CJP…

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CJP's Ashutosh Ranka says will unveil 'big announcement' today

The Cockroach Janta Party will announce its future strategy on Thursday. This announcement follows a two-day strategy meeting in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The group will function as a pressure group for institutional accountability and neutrality. Discussions also covered unemployment and strengthening state presence nationwide. The movement's mentor, Sonam Wangchuk, will continue…

The Economic Times

How India’s Gen Z movement of 'Cockroaches' dented Modi's political image

Young protesters in India achieved a rare political victory by forcing the resignation of a cabinet minister

The Independent UK

Protest to crackdown: The aftermath of Jantar Mantar

In this week’s South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna discuss the aftermath of the Jantar Mantar protests, led by the Cockroach Janta Party. They are joined by senior journalist and editor of The Wire, Seema Chisti, and Peek TV co-founder Vedanta Agarwal.

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CJP urges Centre, BJP states to withdraw FIRs after SC clarifies order on student protesters

The Supreme Court clarified its order on withdrawing FIRs against student protesters. The Cockroach Janta Party expects the government to implement these assurances immediately. The court stated "criminal antecedents" only apply to grave offenses. States can now withdraw cases against remaining student protesters as per law. This clarification offers a…

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‘Let us live’: Mother of teenager accused of cursing at Modi during cockroach protests calls out harassment

Single mother says family forced to flee home due to relentless harassment

The Independent UK

Modi govt assurances, FIRs, and what’s next for CJP | Abhijeet Dipke with Manisha Pande

Days after the Cockroach Janta Party called off its sit-in at Jantar Mantar with Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and assurances from the Narendra Modi government, questions remain about what those assurances are worth.

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Cockroach Janta Party plans nationwide grassroots movement to hold government accountable, says Saurav Das

The Cockroach Janta Party plans a nationwide movement for youth accountability. CJP led India's largest student protests in recent years. They aim to establish a grassroots organization with workers in every district. The movement will focus on issues like unemployment and food security. The CJP also continues to press for…

The Economic Times

As DU reopens, students decode ‘thinly veiled threats’ and Jantar Mantar protests

There were fewer students than usual in Delhi University’s North Campus this week, as most of those who had joined days earlier were attending their orientation. You could find students across Hindu College, the Faculty of Law, Daulat Ram College, St Stephen's College and Hansraj College holding a piece of…

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Beyond millennial cynics and hopefuls, the grand Gen Z debut

When Abhijeet Dipke announced that the Cockroach Janta Party would be undertaking a protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar site starting June 20, 2026, there was a fair amount of optimism among a small section of liberal millennials who are critical of the BJP.

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CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke's mother says he will marry only after completing studies, becoming financially independent

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, has postponed his marriage plans. He is currently focused on his studies and achieving financial independence. Dipke is leading a campaign demanding the withdrawal of FIRs against student protesters. The party has threatened nationwide protests if their demands are not met. The…

The Economic Times

CJP warns 'streets of India will once again become the voice of its young' if Centre's July 25 assurances are broken

Cockroach Janta Party has issued a stern warning to the central government. They threaten to restart nationwide protests if commitments are not met. The party demands the withdrawal of FIRs against student protesters. This action is necessary to protect young individuals who protested for the nation. Failure to honor these…

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Not the Cockroach Janta Party, not even Sonam Wangchuk: The Modi govt defeated itself

First things first. Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday, announcing it himself on X. “I am pained to see the events of the past 10 days,” he wrote. No union education minister has ever resigned over paper leaks before. That this one did – a minister central to the BJP’s political…

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A truck full of stones appeared near the CJP protest. We found out how

At 8 am on July 20, as the Cockroach Janta Party assembled at Jantar Mantar, its workers pointed to a truck loaded with stones on the road linking Sansad Marg to the protest site. Founder Abhijeet Dipke put out a video asking how it had crossed a police cordon. The…

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As cops target ‘offensive’ posts, Jantar Mantar reportage and reels are disappearing

On July 26, hours after the Cockroach Janta Party called off its 36-day agitation, journalist Yaqut Ali uploaded an interview with Vijeta Dahiya, the outfit’s former spokesperson, on his Instagram account. The two discussed the trolling of Sonam Wangchuk. Neither said anything about the prime minister, abusive or otherwise.

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BJP MP Swati Maliwal targets Arvind Kejriwal over Punjab paper leak allegations in Punjab, calls Cockroach Janta Party AAP's 'B team'

BJP MP Swati Maliwal criticized Arvind Kejriwal for his silence on Punjab's examination paper leaks. She claimed the state has experienced six major leaks over the past five years. Maliwal also alleged the Cockroach Janta Party is AAP's 'B team' created by associates. She stated AAP government brutally lathi-charged protesting…

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The ‘cockroaches’ and the faces behind India’s exam protest movement

Bihar's government will withdraw legal actions against NEET-UG protestors. This decision follows the Cockroach Janta Party's call to end demonstrations. Abhijeet Dipke and Sonam Wangchuk were key figures in the movement. The CJP transformed from an online identity into a nationwide campaign. Their efforts focused on examination reforms and accountability…

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Viral 'CJP resignation party' video allegedly shows Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka dancing at a hotel after Dharmendra Pradhan quits

CJP Resignation Party Viral Video: Supreme Court lawyer Mahesh Jethmalani questioned the Cockroach Janta Party's celebrations after protests and the resignation of the Union Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan. He raised concerns about the movement's leadership celebrating with music and dancing. Jethmalani also demanded transparency regarding the funding of the month-long…

The Independent UK

Why India’s ‘cockroach’ protests had such impact – and what could happen next

For a decade, Narendra Modi has governed as a strong and decisive figure who admits few ‌mistakes, and his government had long resisted sacking ministers under pressure. The first test of the youth protest victory could be in elections next year in three key states, writes Namita Singh

The Economic Times

Meet India's new education minister Pralhad Joshi: Who is he, which Cabinet ministries does he hold, and what are his educational qualifications?

New Education Minister Pralhad Joshi: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has been given the additional charge of the Ministry of Education following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. Pradhan stepped down after weeks of nationwide protests over alleged examination irregularities and the NEET paper leak controversy. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) subsequently…

The Economic Times

Pralhad Joshi gets Education Ministry after Pradhan quits amid 36-day protest

Pralhad Joshi received additional charge of the Education Ministry on Saturday. This change followed Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation after a protest. The President accepted Pradhan's resignation on Prime Minister Modi's advice. Joshi already holds portfolios for Consumer Affairs and New Energy. Pradhan cited preventing exploitation by anti-national forces for his decision.

The Economic Times

CJP, Centre to meet again for next round of talks in four weeks

The Cockroach Janta Party ended its 36-day protest after the government accepted all demands. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, and compensation will be provided to victims' families. The government also agreed to withdraw FIRs registered during the agitation. Both sides will meet again in four weeks to discuss reforms. The…

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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…

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