Cockroach Janta Party
India police used excessive force during protests: Amnesty
Report from rights' group clashes with the police account that force was used only after protesters turned violent, comes after India's Supreme Court set up a panel to investigate violence by both police and demonstrators.
2 DAYS AGO
Jharkhand books 300 after ‘Cockroach’ movement sparks youth protests
Job aspirants in Ranchi are demanding transparency, cancellation of disputed examinations, and investigations into alleged malpractice, while authorities review protest footage and the agitation continues amid broader youth anger over India’s recruitment system.
August 14, 2026
Police use water cannons to disperse Jharkhand students
Ranchi police told the Indian media that water cannons were used to disperse the students' march towards the state assembly of the eastern Jharkhand state of India. Students and unemployed youth are protestint against irregularities in the state civil service examinations.
August 10, 2026
India's education minister resigns, end called to Delhi protests
The minister Dharmandra Pradhan submits resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, hours before the third round of negotiations between the center and the Cockroach Janta Party.
July 25, 2026
India protest leaders to meet govt after Modi vows action
The protests have emerged as one of the biggest political challenges facing Modi since he secured a third term in office in 2024.
July 24, 2026
Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike; anti-govt protests continue
His announcement comes shortly after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a video message on X, pledging tougher legislation to curb examination paper leaks.
July 23, 2026
India's Gen Z 'cockroaches' to gather in Delhi today against exam fraud
The ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ earlier held its first major street protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, calling for Pradhan's resignation over major exam irregularities, including question paper leaks.
June 20, 2026
India's 'Cockroach Party' founder rules out electoral entry, says rights don’t require polls
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke ruled out contesting elections, saying citizens should not have to enter politics to demand their basic rights.
June 17, 2026
India's ‘Cockroach Party’ founder Dipke attacked during Jaipur protest
Press Trust of India reports that Dipke was being carried on the shoulders of supporters when two men pushed through the crowd and slapped him multiple times. Police detained two individuals, while Dipke vowed to continue his campaign peacefully.
June 16, 2026
India's 'Cockroach Party' to hold Amritsar protest demanding education minister's resignation
Student activists and education advocates will gather at Amritsar Gate at 4 pm today for a peaceful protest demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
June 13, 2026