Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke with Social Activist Sonam Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar during protest, in New Delhi on Saturday. (Express Photo by Praveen Khanna)In an Instagram Live session Sunday evening, Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) chief Abhijeet Dipke said the June 6 protest at Jantar Mantar was only a “trailer” and announced plans to expand the agitation across the country if Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan does not resign. “CJP will mobilize across India before returning to Delhi for our next big protest. Dharmendra Pradhan must resign!”, he said in a post on CJP’s official X handle. “Dharmendra Pradhan ji, there is still time, resign; you have spoilt the future and lives of more than one crore students,” he added.
Dipke stressed that all future actions would remain peaceful but indicated that activists would travel across multiple states to build support for the campaign. Dipke also said the movement plans to culminate in a larger mobilisation in the national capital if its demands remain unmet.” Earlier, while addressing the press in Mumbai, Dipke said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi should seek the resignation of Pradhan. We have been making this demand from the beginning. If PM can stop the Russia-Ukraine war, then why can’t he stop paper leaks?”
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A day earlier, CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka also warned that the movement would intensify if the government failed to act on its demands over the next seven days. Earlier, police announced that organisers had called an end to the protest gathering at Jantar Mantar. Social activist Sonam Wangchuk also arrived at Jantar Mantar on Saturday to participate in the protests where thousands of protesters had gathered to demand the education minister’s resignation.
Latest developments
- ‘CJP will mobilize across India before returning to Delhi for our next big protest’, the group posted on X
- In Instagram live, founder Abhijeet Dipke again warned of nationwide agitation if Dharmendra Pradhan stays in office
- ‘If Modi can stop wars, why can’t he stop paper leaks?’ Dipke renews call for Pradhan’s exit
- BJP says youth should reject ‘negative politics’ after CJP protest in a veiled remark
- Cockroach Janta Party’s leader Abhijeet Dipke reached Mumbai last evening, after the Jantar Mantar protest was concluded around 4 pm
- The group has given a 7-day ultimatum to the Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign, failing which would result in what the party’s spokespersons called a ‘nationwide protest’
- The agitation, led by Dipke and Activist Sonam Wangchuk, saw thousands of protesters gather at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, and is backed by several opposition parties, leaders and MPs
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CJP plans nationwide outreach before returning to Delhi for bigger protest
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) plans to expand its campaign across the country before returning to the national capital for what it says will be a larger protest if its de'mands of the Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation remain unmet.
Party founder Abhijeet Dipke said, 'CJP will mobilize across India before returning to Delhi for our next big protest. Dharmendra Pradhan must resign!', in a post on CJP's official X handle.
Abhijeet Dipke again warns of nationwide agitation if Dharmendra Pradhan stays in office
In an Instagram Live session Sunday evening, Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) chief Abhijeet Dipke said the June 6 protest at Jantar Mantar was only a "trailer" and announced plans to expand the agitation across the country if Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan does not resign.
"I just want to say that yesterday was a trailer; over the coming days, we will expand this through protests across different locations in the country," Dipke said.
Addressing Pradhan directly, he accused the minister of damaging the future of students and renewed the demand for his resignation. "Dharmendra Pradhan ji, there is still time, resign; you have spoilt the future and lives of more than one crore students," he said.
Dipke said the CJP expects Pradhan to step down by next Saturday and warned that failure to do so would trigger a wider mobilisation campaign. "If you're not going to resign then we will be forced to take this movement to different locations in the country and its streets," he said.
He stressed that all future actions would remain peaceful but indicated that activists would travel across multiple states to build support for the campaign. Dipke also said the movement plans to culminate in a larger mobilisation in the national capital if its demands remain unmet.
"We will be going to different parts of India and making this bigger; after that, we will stage the biggest protest in Delhi if Dharmendra Pradhan does not resign during this period," he said.
'No contact with Congress or AAP, but welcome youth-related support', says CJP founder Dipke
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) chief Abhijeet Dipke rejected suggestions that the movement was linked to opposition parties, saying it remained independent while remaining open to issue-based support.
'We have no contact with the Congress or the Aam Aadmi Party. However, anyone who wishes to support us on youth-related issues is welcome to do so from outside,' he said while addressing Press in Mumbai after concluding the first protest gathering by the group at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi.
The protest aimed at demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation from office, given the recent irregularities in NEET, CBSE and other examinations.
The CJP has announced to continue protests across multiple cities in the country, if their deamnd is not fulfilled in the next 7 days, after the agitation gathering, on Saturday.
'How many Indians are you going to label as Pakistani?': CJP founder Dipke reacts to crtiticim
Responding to criticism from BJP leaders and social media users who questioned his credentials because he had been based in the United States, Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke said the allegations were misplaced.
"I am sitting before you today. I led a protest in Delhi yesterday. Does that mean those people are saying a Pakistani citizen was allowed to stage a protest in Delhi? How many people in this country are you going to label as Pakistani?" he asked.
The remarks come in a press address by Dipke in Mumbai Sunday, after he returned from massive Jantar Mantar protest gathering in New Delhi, on Saturday.
The CJP has also given a 7-day warning to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to either resign, or be sacked by the PM Narendra Modi, failing which would result in a nationwide organisation of protests and agitations. The group said this in a press conference later to the protest gathering, outside the Press Club of India Saturday evening.
CJP founder Dipke responds to question on joining politics
On speculation about whether the movement could evolve into a political party, Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke said it was premature to make such a decision.
'I have only recently returned to India from the United States. Therefore, it would not be appropriate to speak about that right now. We will engage with our followers, listen to their concerns and then decide the future course,' he said.
Dipke was addressing reporters at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Sunday, after holding a protest gathering thet saw scores of supporters accumulating to ask for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation from office.
‘If Modi can stop wars, why can’t he stop paper leaks?’ Dipke renews call for Pradhan’s exit
A day after leading a protest at Jantar Mantar over alleged examination irregularities, Cockroach Party's (CJP) leader Abhijeet Dipke renewed his demand for the removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi over recurring paper leak controversies.
Addressing reporters in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Sunday, Dipke said the Cockroach Janta Party's agitation would continue until Pradhan either resigns or is removed from office.
'Prime Minister Narendra Modi should seek the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. We have been making this demand from the beginning. If Prime Minister Narendra Modi can stop the Russia-Ukraine war, then why can't he stop paper leaks?' he said.
The remarks came a day after hundreds gathered at Jantar Mantar in support of the CJP's campaign seeking accountability over alleged irregularities in examinations and recruitment tests.
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Dipke vows peaceful agitation in future, warns of renewed protests if Pradhan stays
Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has said the CJP's campaign is entering its next phase, warning that protests will continue if Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is neither removed nor resigns within the next seven days.
'Change cannot happen if we don't make our voices heard,' Dipke said, stressing that the movement would not end with the Jantar Mantar demonstration.
Accusing Pradhan of having 'wronged an entire generation', Dipke said the organisation would be compelled to continue on-ground mobilisation if its demands remain unmet. 'If he is not removed or does not step down within the next seven days, we will be forced to continue our protest on the ground,' he said.
Dipke also sought to emphasise the non-violent character of the movement, saying future actions would remain peaceful. 'The government cannot touch a unified, peaceful movement. Us cockroaches don't ever need to fear them,' he said.
His remarks come a day after CJP spokespersons formally announced a seven-day deadline for action against the Education Minister and signalled plans to expand the agitation nationwide.
How Delhi Police facilitated and managed the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar
Delhi Police adopted a strategy of avoiding confrontation and facilitating the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest, according to a report detailing preparations from the arrival of founder Abhijeet Dipke at Delhi airport to the conclusion of the Jantar Mantar demonstration.
Police officers met Dipke upon his arrival at IGI Airport on Saturday morning and facilitated the process of granting permission for the protest. Rather than requiring him to visit the Parliament Street police station, officials reportedly handed him a permission letter at the airport allowing a one-day demonstration at Jantar Mantar between 10 am and 5 pm, along with the applicable conditions.
Security arrangements were extensive. Thousands of police and paramilitary personnel were deployed across central Delhi, with the protest venue divided into sectors overseen by senior officers.
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3 detained in Gorakhpur while attempting to burn Pradhan’s effigy
Three individuals who identified themselves as members of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) were detained by police in Gorakhpur on Saturday after they allegedly attempted to burn an effigy of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
According to police, the protesters gathered near Indira Bal Bihar in the Cantonment area carrying banners and placards criticising the minister. Around 11 am, they allegedly began preparations to burn an effigy, following which police intervened.
Officials said Station House Officer Sanjay Singh and a police team reached the spot and detained three individuals: Rajat Chaudhary, Mohammad Afzal and Ankit Kumar, while other participants dispersed.
Police said proceedings under preventive provisions related to breach of peace have been initiated against the detained individuals and that further legal action is underway.
(With inputs from PTI)
Abhijeet Dipke says CJP protest will continue until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns
A day after the Jantar Mantar protest, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke said the CJP's agitation over alleged irregularities in examinations and recruitment tests would continue until Dharmendra Pradhan steps down.
Speaking at his residence in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar after returning from Delhi, Dipke described Saturday's protest as successful and claimed that between 6,000 and 7,000 people had participated in the demonstration. He said the movement would now expand beyond the national capital and take the campaign across the country.
"We won't step back till Dharmendra Pradhan resigns," Dipke said, adding that the organisation would soon announce its next course of action.
His remarks come after CJP spokespersons said at a post-protest press conference that the Centre had been given seven days to either remove Pradhan or secure his resignation, failing which the movement would launch nationwide protests.
(With inputs from PTI)
BJP says youth should reject ‘negative politics’ after CJP protest in a veiled remark
In an apparent response to the CJP protest and its overseas-based founder, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said India’s youth are focused on nation-building and will not be influenced by those seeking to steer them towards "negative politics".
In a statement posted on BJP4India's X handle hours after the conclusion of the Jantar Mantar protest, BJP's National President Nitin Nabin said India's youth want to contribute to building the country and secure their future, while cautioning against attempts to draw them into what he described as "negative politics".
Without directly naming the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) or its founder Abhijeet Dipke, Nabin said some people had wrongly portrayed young Indians as anti-establishment and sought to use them for political purposes.
"India's youth will engage in positive politics. We will oppose on the basis of democracy, but we will not allow the standards of democracy to be destroyed," he said.
Nabin added that some people "sitting abroad" believed they could dictate the direction of India's youth, but asserted that young Indians would not act as "puppets in the fists of a few people".
Police increase security at Abhijeet Dipke’s home after Jantar Mantar protest
Security has been beefed up at the residence of Abhijeet Dipke in the MIDC Waluj area of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, police officials said on Sunday.
According to local police, the number of personnel deployed at Dipke's residence has been increased from 11 to 15. The security arrangement includes officers from both the local police station and the city police headquarters.
Dipke returned to his hometown on Sunday morning after travelling from Delhi, where he had participated in the Cockroach Janta Party's protest at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in examinations and recruitment tests.
Family members welcomed Dipke upon his arrival home. The enhanced security comes a day after the protest in the national capital and amid the growing national attention surrounding the youth-led movement.
(With inputs from PTI)
Cockroach Janta Party’s founder Abhijeet Dipke to address supporters via Instagram live later today
Cockroach Janta Party’s founder Abhijeet Dipke will address his supporters through Instagram live later on Sunday.
Thanking the supporters who showed up in huge numbers at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, Dipke wrote on X: "Yesterday, thousands of us made history. Our peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar showed the government a trailer of what cockroaches are capable of when we unite."
He also reiterated the ultimatum for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation within 7 days. He said, "The government cannot touch a unified, peaceful movement. Us cockroaches don’t ever need to fear them. But this doesn't end here. Dharmendra Pradhan has wronged an entire generation. If he is not removed or does not step down within the next 7 days, we will be forced to continue our protest on the ground."
Protest to continue till Dharmendra Pradhan resigns, says CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke, addressing reporters in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Sunday, said that the group’s agitation would continue until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns from his position, or gets removed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, news agency PTI reported.
The group has given the Centre a fresh seven-day deadline to remove Pradhan, warning that its agitation will expand across the country if no action is taken.
'Young protesters proved they belong to Gandhi's nation, Ambedkar's nation': CJP after Jantar Mantar protest
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka, addressing the reporters, said that June 6th will be etched as a remarkable day in Indian history.
"The day, June 6, 2026, will be etched in the history of India, because today, its politics has changed completely. The youth, who have been labelled as anti-national, Pakistani, were told they cannot take to the streets to fight for their rights, there were so many allegations put against them, but the youth proved that they belong to Gandhi's nation, Ambedkar's nation. They turned out in large numbers in such a short notice, we wholeheartedly thank them," Ranka told the reporters.
Providing an ultimatum to the Education Minister, Ranka said, "Despite such a huge gathering, the government, and Dharmendra Pradhanji did not respond to the demands of his resignation. To those who think that this was just a protest, we want to tell them that this was just a trailer. We are giving the government 7 days. If Dharmendra Pradhan has even an inch of respect towards Indian democracy, then either he submits his resignation in the next 7 days, or Prime Minister Modi sacks him."
'People came from all across India to demand Pradhan's resignation': CJP spokesperson on Jantar Mantar protest
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokesperson Saurav Das Saturday, addressing the media, expressed his gratitude to all those who came from all across the country to register their protest, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Das said, "As you all saw, thousands of people came to join the protest at Jantar Mantar, and held it peacefully. I really thank all of the cockroaches who came to support the movement. And these cockroaches were not just from Delhi, but I personally saw people from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, Northeast, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, and I don't think there was any state left from where people didn't come."
"These peace-loving people, Gandhi-loving people had come to register their protest... We really thank all who came," he said.
‘A trailer for what’s coming next’ says CJP as it issues 7-day ultimatum for Pradhan’s resignation
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has given the Centre a fresh seven-day deadline to remove Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, warning that its agitation will expand across the country if no action is taken.
Taking to X, the group shared visuals from the protest held on Saturday, calling it a "trailer of what is coming next if those responsible for jeopardizing our futures don’t face any accountability."
Abhijeet Dipke reaches Mumbai Saturday evening
Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) leader Abhijeet Dipke reached Mumbai this evening, after leaving Delhi as the Jantar Mantar protest was concluded around 4 pm.
The party has given a 7-day ultimatum to the Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign, failing which would result in what the party's spokespersons called a 'nationwide protest'.
The agitation, led by Dipke and Activist Sonam Wangchuk, saw thousands of protesters gather at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar, and is backed by several opposition parties, leaders and MPs.
Earlier, Dipke had posted on his X account that he was grateful to the thousands who gathered and that this protest gathering was merely a 'trailer', adding that he was leaving for his home in Mumbai.
Congress stays cautious on CJP protest while allies voice support
While several opposition parties openly supported the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protest at Jantar Mantar, Congress adopted a more cautious approach, with party leaders signalling support for student concerns but stopping short of fully endorsing the movement.
As the CJP gave the Centre a seven-day deadline to remove Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, opposition parties broadly welcomed the protest, describing it as an expression of youth frustration over examination-related controversies.
However, the Indian National Congress maintained a measured distance from the movement. According to party insiders quoted in the report, Congress leaders remain sceptical about the origins and rapid growth of the CJP, particularly its social media reach and the ease with which the Jantar Mantar protest received permission. The party is said to be adopting a "wait and watch" approach.
The differing responses underscore a split within the opposition over how closely to align with the emerging youth-led movement, even as many parties endorse its core demands.
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Congress says it stands with Gen Z, cites nationwide agitation over NEET and CBSE issues
Congress leader Supriya Shrinate said the party stands with Gen Z and highlighted protests led by NSUI and Youth Congress over NEET and CBSE-related controversies.
In a post on X, Supriya Shrinate said the Indian National Congress stands firmly with Gen Z and has been at the forefront of raising issues affecting students and young people.
Without directly naming the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Shrinate highlighted a series of protests organised by the National Students' Union of India and the Indian Youth Congress over the past month against the NEET paper leak controversy and the CBSE's On-Screen Marking (OSM) system. She said youth activists had faced arrests, detentions, lathicharges and harsh weather conditions while campaigning on behalf of affected students.
Congress says Education Minister must resign over NEET, CBSE controversies
In a post on X, Indian National Congress said Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan "will have to resign" over controversies surrounding the NEET examination and the CBSE's On-Screen Marking (OSM) system.
The party highlighted a protest in Karnataka led by Vinod Jakhar, claiming that thousands of young people had taken to the streets to raise concerns over examination-related issues. Congress accused the Modi government of betraying students and said the country would neither forget nor forgive what it described as failures in the conduct and management of key examinations.
The statement adds to mounting opposition support for student-led protests and demands for accountability from the Education Ministry.
Delhi Police denies reports of FIR against Jantar Mantar protesters
Delhi Police have dismissed reports claiming that an FIR was registered against participants in the Jantar Mantar protest, calling such information inaccurate.
In a post on X, Delhi Police clarified that reports and social media posts claiming an FIR had been registered against protesters who participated in the Jantar Mantar demonstration were incorrect.
"Certain social media posts and news reports are claiming that Delhi Police has registered an FIR against the protesters at Jantar Mantar. It is clarified that no such FIR has been registered," the police said.
The force also urged citizens not to circulate unverified information and advised the public to rely only on official updates issued by Delhi Police regarding developments linked to the protest.
Opinion: CJP protest no repeat of Anna movement
The Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) mobilisation fell short of comparisons with the 2011 Anna Hazare movement. While the movement generated significant traction on social media and attracted millions of followers online, its first major street mobilisation exposed weaknesses in organisation, preparation and grassroots mobilisation.
Read the full opinion piece here.
Dipke attacks ‘politics of fear’, questions gains from communal divide at Jantar Mantar
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke used his address at Jantar Mantar to criticise what he described as politics based on fear and communal divisions, while linking the movement to broader concerns about youth and democracy.
Addressing supporters at the CJP protest in Delhi, Dipke questioned the benefits of what he called "Hindu-Muslim politics" and asked whether communal polarisation had translated into jobs or opportunities for young people over the past decade.
Dipke also spoke about fears within his own family, alleging that his mother and sister were worried he could face legal action because of his political activism. "This is not a fear that just my mother has," he said, arguing that many families worry about the consequences of speaking out against the government.
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Wangchuk thanks government for allowing protest, urges reforms beyond exams
Addressing hundreds gathered at Jantar Mantar on Saturday over alleged examination irregularities, Activist Sonam Wangchuk struck a conciliatory note, thanking the government for allowing the protest to take place and urging authorities to continue permitting peaceful democratic expression.
Calling the demonstration a "major achievement", Wangchuk said the fact that the protest had not been stopped was "a victory for India and even for the government". A day earlier, he had appealed on social media for the event to become "the most peaceful movement in India's history".
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'Have many dreams for this country': CJP responds to joining politics
Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka declared that there are 'many dreams' that they have seen for India, but the immediate one is fixing the education system and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, when asked about whether the group would join electoral politics.
Ranka, along with other sopkespersons, was addressing a press conference outside Press Club of India, shortly after thousands gathered to become a part of the protest organised by CJP at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi.
'There is an IT Cell behind us', but India's youth can see the reality, says CJP spokesperson
When asked about their political affiliation with the Aam Aadmi Party, Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka said in a Press Conference Saturday that whoever wants to say anything about us is free to do so, but the nation's youth has proven that they can see the reality.
"We have been given many labels, there is an IT cell working to defame behind us", he said, adding but theyouth of our country has proven that they are able to perceive our real cause by gathering in thousands of numbers at the Jantar Mantar protest site.
CJP sets 7-day deadline for Dharmendra Pradhan's exit, threatens nationwide protests
The CJP has given the Centre a fresh seven-day deadline to remove Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, warning that its agitation will expand across the country if no action is taken.
Addressing a press conference after the Jantar Mantar protest, CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka said the demonstration held on Saturday was only a "trailer" and warned that the movement would intensify if the government failed to act on its demands.
Responding to questions about CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke's earlier 5 pm ultimatum, Ranka said the organisation was now giving the Centre seven days for the removal or resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. "If he has some respect for Indian democracy, he should resign respectfully, or Prime Minister Modi must remove him from office", he said, adding "otherwise, this movement will spread across the country."
"This is a long battle, but today we have pressed the reset button" Ranka added.
The remarks came shortly after organisers formally concluded the Jantar Mantar protest, which drew support from students, examination aspirants and several opposition leaders.
Dipke says he is heading home after protests, vows movement will continue
In a post on X, Abhijeet Dipke said he was heading home to meet his parents for the first time in more than a year. Dipke claimed his family had faced significant hardship over the past two weeks and had temporarily left their home because of alleged threats. He said he would be taking them back home.
Reflecting on Saturday's demonstration, Dipke thanked supporters for turning out in large numbers and suggested that the movement would continue its campaign. "Today's protest was just a trailer," he wrote, signalling that further mobilisation could follow in the coming days.
Kejriwal backs CJP protest, seeks Education Minister’s removal
In a post on X, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal said the "cockroach movement" reflected the deep anger and frustration being experienced by young people across the country. He argued that instead of labelling protesters as anti-national, the government should address their concerns and demands.
Kejriwal said the Aam Aadmi Party supports the demands raised by the movement and called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to immediately remove Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Press Conference likely outside Press Club of India at 5.30 pm Wednesday
A press conference is likely to take place outside Press Club of India at 5.30 pm by the Cockroach Janta Party, as the protest at Jantar Mantar has come to an end.
Uddhav Thackeray backs Jantar Mantar protesters, urges Centre to listen to youth
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has expressed support for the youth-led protest at Jantar Mantar, saying the government should listen to students instead of dismissing them.
Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday urged the Centre to listen to the concerns of young protesters gathered at Jantar Mantar and cautioned against underestimating their movement.In a message shared by Sanjay Raut, Thackeray said students and youth were protesting in difficult conditions and deserved a fair hearing rather than being dismissed or ridiculed.
Referring to concerns over alleged irregularities in examinations, including NEET, he said such issues had affected the lives of lakhs of young people. Thackeray added that the demonstration was a signal that the government needed to pay attention to the concerns being raised by students, aspirants and parents participating in the agitation.
- PTI
Akhilesh Yadav says youth 'revolution' must reach the 'arrogant rulers', backs the movement
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav expressed support for the ongoing youth-led agitation, urging the voices of protesters to reach those in power.
In a post on X, Akhilesh Yadav expressed support for the ongoing protests, saying the protesters' voices should reach the 'arrogant rulers'.
He added that young people had now 'sparked a revolution', signalling solidarity with the movement and its demands.
Dipke and Wangchuk leave Jantar Mantar as CJP-protest ends
Police announced that organisers had called an end to the CJP-led protest at Jantar Mantar, following which security personnel began dispersing participants and clearing the area.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and activist Sonam Wangchuk have also left the venue, as the agitation has concluded.
The group has called for protests across cities in India and at the Janta Mantar again, the next weekend, if the Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan does not resign.
Rohit Pawar extends support to CJP, demands Education Minister’s resignation
NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar has backed the CJP-led protest over alleged irregularities in NEET and CBSE examinations and called for the Education Minister’s resignation.
Rohit Pawar on Saturday voiced support for the agitation led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) against alleged irregularities in the NEET and CBSE examinations. In a statement, Pawar said the large turnout at the protest led by Abhijeet Dipke at Jantar Mantar reflected growing frustration among young people over examination-related issues and broader government policies.
"The unprecedented participation of young people in the agitation shows the simmering discontent among the youth. The irregularities in the NEET and CBSE examinations, along with several wrong policies of the Central government, have directly affected the younger generation and triggered widespread anger," he said.
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Dipke says 'you can't erase us' at Jantar Mantar
At Jantar Mantar, Dipke says 'you can't erase us' - then the crowd lifted him off his feet.
Dipke warns of protests across India if Pradhan does not resign by 5 pm today
CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke said protests will be held across India if the Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan does not resign by 5 pm today.
Dipke warned that protests would be organised across multiple cities throughout the week and announced plans for another major demonstration at Jantar Mantar next Saturday.
Dipke says mother fears 'he would be thrown in jail' for speaking out
In a post on social media, a leader of the CJP said his mother and sister have been worried that authorities could jail him because of his political views and criticism of the government. Recounting a personal experience, he said his mother was more fearful when he returned to India from the United States than when he left to study abroad. He added that over the past two days his family had repeatedly expressed concern that he could be imprisoned, arguing that this fear extends beyond his own household. 'How long will we live in fear of this government?' he asked, framing the issue as a broader concern about political dissent and freedom of expression.
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Protesters raising ‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogans escorted out after entering CJP protest venue
Some protesters raising ‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogans entered the CJP protest venue at Jantar Mantar and demanded action against the organization.
Delhi Police personnel intervened and escorted them out of the premises, preventing any disruption to the ongoing demonstration.
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'Mothers are scared when their children raise their voice against this government': Abhijeet Dipke
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke, addressing the gathering at Jantar Mantar, said that mothers of this country are often scared when their children raise their voice against the government.
'My mother was very scared that this government would throw me in jail when I was coming back to the country for the protests. In this country, every mother feels this fear when their child raises their voice against this government,' Dipke told the gathering.
'A request, an appeal rather than a protest': Sonam Wangchuk addresses protesters at Jantar Mantar
Taking a conciliatory tone, social activist Sonam Wangchuk calls the protest led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) "a request or appeal."
"More than resignation, I want the government to take responsibility," Wangchuk told the gathering.
'Hope government allows such creative expressions in future': Sonam Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar
Social activist Sonam Wangchuk, participating in the protest being held at Jantar Mantar, said, "Government has not stopped this protest. We hope that this government allows such creative constructive expressions in the future as well."
Sonam Wangchuk arrives at Jantar Mantar to participate in CJP protests
Social activist Sonam Wangchuk arrived at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Saturday to register his support for the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
The number of protesters joining the CJP in their demonstration demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has increased since Saturday morning.
Sonam Wangchuk to reach Jantar Mantar from Delhi airport shortly
Social activist Sonam Wangchuk is on his way to the Jantar Mantar from the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport.
Delhi Police detain activists raising 'Jai Shri Ram' slogan as they try to enter Jantar Mantar premises
A few protesters, who attempted to enter the premises of Jantar Mantar, seeking action against the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) were detained by the Delhi Police on Saturday.
These anti-CJP protesters were heard raising slogans of 'Delhi Police lath chalao, hum tumhare saath hain'. They also said, "If anyone goes plots against the country, we shall return. Eeth ka jawab patthar se denge..."
Protesters raising 'Jai Shri Ram' slogans try to enter Jantar Mantar premises, police escort them out
A few protesters raising Jai Shri Ram slogans attempted to enter the premises of Jantar Mantar, seeking action against the Cockroach Janta Party and its supporters on Saturday.
They were, however, escorted out by the Delhi police personnel present at the site.
CJP volunteers build makeshift stage, founder Abhijeet Dipke to deliver address later
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) volunteers are erecting a makeshift stage near Jantar Mantar from where group's founder Abhijeet Dipke will deliver an address later in the day.
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In Pictures | 'Aawaaz Do, Hum Ek hain': CJP Protest echoes with 'Jai Bhim' and unity slogans
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters continued their demonstration at Jantar Mantar, with group's founder Abhijeet Dipke raising slogans of 'Jai Bhim,' 'Aawaaz Do, Hum Ek Hain', and 'Dharmendra Pradhan, istifa do (resign)'.
CJP protesters offer flowers to police personnel amid peaceful demonstration in Delhi
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters are offering flowers to the Delhi police personnel as they continued their peaceful demonstration at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Saturday.
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'Is the government listening to the voice of the youth?: CJP shares visuals from Jantar Mantar
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), on its official X handle, shared visuals from Jantar Mantar, where a protest is being held to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over recent lapses in examinations across the country.
"Is the government listening to the voice of the youth?," the CJP wrote on X.
Thousands gather at Jantar Mantar with one demand: 'Dharmendra Pradhan must resign'
Thousands of protesters have gathered at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
'Youth will no longer fear, they will fight': Abhijeet Dipke raises slogans at Jantar Mantar
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday raised slogans at Jantar Mantar, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
"The youth of the country will no longer fear, they will fight," he asserted.
Abhijeet Dipke leads protest at Jantar Mantar, demands Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke reached Jantar Mantar on Saturday around 11 am, to lead the protest demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
'Will not rest until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns': Abhijeet Dipke reaches Jantar Mantar
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke reached Jantar Mantar on Saturday around 11 am, where he was greeted by supporters with slogans of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai', Inquilab Zindabad' and 'Jai Bhim.'
Watch live: Abhijeet Dipke arrives at Jantar Mantar; protests underway amid heavy security
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has now reached Jantar Mantar, where several other protesters have gathered to demand Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation.
The Delhi Police had granted permission for the protest, soon after Dipke arrived at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport Terminal 3 from the United States.
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'Are you at Jantar Mantar?': Cockroach Janta Party urges protesters to share visuals online
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has urged protesters gathering at Jantar Mantar on Saturday to tag them on their official handle on X through #cjpprotest hashtag.
"Are you at Jantar Mantar? Tag us in your pictures and videos with #cjpprotest".
'Dharmendra Pradhan, resign!': Protesters begin to gather at Jantar Mantar
Several protesters began to assembly at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Saturday, raising slogans seeking Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
Sharing visuals over X, the CJP wrote: "We elected the Education Minister and sent him there; he gets his salary from our taxes! During his tenure, the future of millions of youth is shrouded in darkness. Cockroaches are coming, Dharmendra Pradhan is going!"
'Education minister must resign, 5 students have committed suicide': Abhijeet Dipke as he exits from IGI Airport
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the online movement Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), arrived at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi, early on Saturday.
While exiting from the Terminal 3 of the IGI Airport, Dipke told reporters, "Education Minister must resign. Five students have committed suicide."
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Core CJP member Saurav Das calls Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan 'incompetent', demands his resignation
One of the core members of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Saurav Das, speaking to reporters at Jantar Mantar said that Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan should be removed because he is incompetent.
"He has to either resign or sacked from the cabinet by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This culture of non-accountability and non-cooperation has to be changed. This is a political youth-led movement. We will completely cooperate with the police," Das told the reporters.