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Protest by the Cockroach Janta Party at Jantar Mantar - (Photo: Abhijeet Dipke X account)

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

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke (C) holds a portrait of Shaheed Bhagat Singh while he protests over alleged irregularities in the country's major examinations, in Amritsar on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Narinder NANU / AFP)

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

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke (C) takes part in a protest over alleged irregularities in the country's major examinations, in New Delhi on June 6, 2026. (File photo: AFP)

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

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke addresses his supporters during a protest over alleged irregularities in the country's major examinations, in New Delhi on June 6, 2026 (AFP).

India's 'Cockroach Party' founder in Lucknow for protest demanding minister's resignation

Abhijeet Dipke says he will join a student-led protest in Lucknow to demand the education minister's resignation and approach the police himself if permission for the demonstration is denied.

June 12, 2026

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters shout slogans during a protest over alleged irregularities in the country's major examinations, in New Delhi on June 6, 2026. (AFP)

India's 'Cockroach Party' expands demonstrations, announces Maharashtra protest

In a post on X, founder Abhijeet Dipke announced the upcoming protest in Pune, Maharashtra, days after saying that if India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is not removed or does not step down within the next seven days, the party will continue its protests on the ground.

June 9, 2026

India's ‘Cockroach Party’ threatens more protests unless education minister resigns

India's ‘Cockroach Party’ threatens more protests unless education minister resigns

In a post on X, movement’s founder Dipke says thousands of people have participated in a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar, which demonstrates unity and anger over India’s education system.

June 7, 2026

India's viral 'Cockroach' party founder plans street protest

India's viral 'Cockroach' party founder plans street protest

Creator of India's satirical 'Cockroach People's Party,' Abhijeet Dipke, says on Monday that he will return to India to lead a protest in the capital, taking the viral social media campaign to the streets.

June 1, 2026

India seeks to stamp out viral 'Cockroach' youth party

India seeks to stamp out viral 'Cockroach' youth party

Indian media report that the X handle of the satirical 'Cockroach People's Party', formed last week in response to comments from the country's top judge about young people, was blocked on the recommendation of the internal intelligence agency.

May 22, 2026