In brief
In the midst of relentless monsoon showers, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has maintained a continuous sit‑in at Jantar Mantar, demanding reforms in education and the resignation of Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The protest escalated after police used batons and tear gas, injuring over 60 demonstrators. Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, staged a surprise march outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence, calling for accountability. The movement, sparked by remarks from India’s chief justice, has spread to Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Ahmedabad, turning into one of the most visible expressions of dissent against the Modi administration in recent years.
BREAKING: Youth‑led Cockroach Janta Party protestors defy heavy monsoon rain in Delhi, maintaining a sit‑in at Jantar Mantar and demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Police fired batons and tear gas during the march, leaving at least 60 people wounded. The crackdown was livestreamed, sparking outrage among students and activists who had gathered at the 300‑year‑old observatory to protest alleged exam paper leaks.
In response, opposition Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, embarked on a surprise march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence, demanding the resignation of both Pradhan and Home Minister Amit Shah. Gandhi was later detained by police and dragged into a police vehicle, an event featured in multiple social‑media videos shared by Congress.
Prime Minister Modi’s spokesman denied these allegations, stating the government had already opened a comprehensive discussion with the opposition. Meanwhile, Pradhan posted on X attacking Congress for exploiting students as a “political tool” after the violent crackdown.
The CJP movement, originally a satirical response to a chief justice’s remark about “cockroaches” among the unemployed, has evolved into a formidable platform for youth activism. Support surged after educationist Sonam Wangchuk joined the protest on 28 June, initiating an indefinite hunger strike that has forced authorities to keep him under medical surveillance.
Protests have since spread beyond Delhi, with demonstrators occupying public spaces in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad, further amplifying pressure on the Modi administration. The movement’s rapid growth and sustained visibility mark it as one of the most significant challenges to the current regime since the 2024 elections.
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