Cockroach Janta Party rallies at New Delhi for youth protests

Author: Al Jazeera Staff, AFP, AP and ReutersPublished on: June 6, 2026Country: India

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Cockroach Janta Party rallies at New Delhi for youth protests

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a satirical party born after India's chief justice reportedly called government critics and unemployed youth 'cockroaches', held its first street protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Hundreds of young people, wearing cockroach masks and clutching exam guides, demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following exam paper leaks and student suicides linked to the NEET medical entrance exam. Founder Abhijeet Dipke, a 30-year-old political strategist, led the rally. With over 22 million Instagram followers, CJP aims to turn its online success into lasting political organization.

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