Cockroach Janta Party launches multi-city protests demanding Education Minister Pradhan's resignation
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a viral online movement, began multi-city protests on June 11, 2026, demanding the resignation of India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged exam irregularities. The movement has attracted millions of followers and tapped into growing frustration among young Indians over exam fraud, including a recent national medical entrance exam cancellation. The protests represent a significant moment for online activism in India, with the CJP threatening an indefinite sit-in in New Delhi from June 20 if demands are not met.
The Cockroach Janta Party, an online movement founded by Abhijeet Dipke, launched coordinated protests across multiple Indian cities on June 11, 2026, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The movement, which has attracted millions of followers, is responding to alleged examination irregularities including a question paper leak that led to the cancellation of the national medical entrance examination and concerns over high school board exam evaluations. The CJP held its first major street protest in New Delhi on June 6, with hundreds of supporters gathering, and subsequently organized protests in Pune on June 11. The movement issued an ultimatum to the government: either Pradhan resigns or Prime Minister Narendra Modi removes him within seven days, or the movement will spread nationwide. The CJP has also announced plans for an indefinite sit-in at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi beginning June 20 if the minister does not step down.
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- Deutsche WelleCenter
India news: 'Cockroach' party to protest in Pune
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Cockroach Janta Party to launch multi-city protests from June 11 demanding Pradhan's resignation
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Cockroach Janta Party announces peaceful protest in Hyderabad on June 14
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