Cockroach Janta Party Protests Demand Education Minister Resignation

76 UPDATES · 49 DAYS · 3 JUN 2026 — 21 JUL 2026

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Latest · 21 Jul 2026

The Cockroach Janta Party removed Vijeta Dahiya as spokesperson after videos of him eating a burger during a protest march went viral.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the protest organized by the Cockroach Janata Party at Jantar Mantar in Delhi demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, including any reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific occurrence. It excludes other actions or protests by the Cockroach Janata Party, the government, or opposition parties unless they are direct developments or responses to this particular protest.

The full story, from the beginning

2Jun

STORY BEGINS — Indian Express

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janata Party, is planning a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi demanding the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan.

3Jun

The Hindu

Open to dialogue with Govt, Opposition; CBSE transfers ‘eyewash’: Cockroach Janata Party holds first press conference

4Jun

The Hindu

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) criticized the government's handling of the JEE (Advanced) 2026 results portal data leak, demanding the Education Minister's resignation.

5Jun

Indian Express

The "Cockroach Janta Party" founder, Abhijeet Dipke, is expected to arrive in Delhi to protest Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.

Indian Express

The "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP) is planning a protest in New Delhi demanding the resignation of the Education Minister, citing concerns about education system issues.

Indian Express

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is holding a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

6Jun

Indian Express

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) organized a protest outside Parliament Street police station, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Indian Express

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) staged a protest at Jantar Mantar, demanding the resignation of Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan.

Al Jazeera

Hundreds of supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party protested in New Delhi, driven by frustration with education access and job opportunities.

Indian Express

Hundreds gathered at Delhi's Jantar Mantar to protest irregularities in examinations and demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, organized by the online youth movement CJP.

Indian Express

Abhijeet Dipke delivered an ultimatum to Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, demanding his resignation by 5 pm or face continued protests across India.

Al Jazeera

A satirical political party, the Cockroach Janata Party, organized protests in New Delhi demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, fueled by student anger over exam irregularities.

The Hindu

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) organized a protest in New Delhi demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan within seven days.

NDTV

BJP national chief Nitin Nabin condemned the misuse of digital media to manipulate young people and urged them to engage in positive politics.

Indian Express

Activist Sonam Wangchuk hailed the Indian government's approval of the Cockroach Janta Party protest as a significant victory for India and a step towards systemic education reform.

7Jun

Indian Express

Abhijit Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, continued protests demanding the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy.

The Hindu

Rahul Gandhi lauded young individuals Sarthak Siddhant and Nisarg Adhikari for exposing irregularities in the CBSE's On Screen Marking System.

The Hindu

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) organized a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

9Jun

Al Jazeera

Prime Minister Modi's government has pressured a satirical social media account to be removed, accusing its founder of foreign influence.

14Jun

Indian Express

The Rajasthan police denied permission for a Cockroach Janta Party protest in Jaipur, citing law and order concerns.

The Hindu

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) organized a peaceful protest in Bengaluru demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Indian Express

Jaipur police granted the Cockroach Janta Party permission for a protest with strict conditions, limiting the number of participants and regulating behavior.

16Jun

Al Jazeera

The Cockroach Janta Party, a satirical social media group, has mobilized young Indians to protest against exam paper leaks and government inaction.

20Jun

The Hindu

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, continued a protest demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation despite police attempts to end the demonstration.

21Jun

Al Jazeera

Abhijeet Dipke and his supporters have camped in New Delhi demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following widespread outrage over leaked exam papers and discrepancies in scores.

28Jun

Indian Express

Prominent activist Sonam Wangchuk and six AISA members began a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in support of the CJP's demands for education accountability and autonomy in Ladakh.

The Hindu

Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk initiated a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, joined by six student activists demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

3 weeks later

18Jul

The Hindu

Delhi Police forcibly removed activist Sonam Wangchuk from a protest site and took him to the hospital, leading to clashes with protesters.

The Hindu

The Congress condemned the police action at Jantar Mantar following Sonam Wangchuk's hospitalization after a 21-day hunger strike, accusing the BJP government of violating democratic rights.

The Hindu

M.A. Baby, general secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), condemned the Delhi Police's forceful removal of activist Sonam Wangchuk and detention of Abhijeet Dipke.

The Hindu

Following a police crackdown at Jantar Mantar, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke initiated an indefinite hunger strike on X.

Indian Express

Opposition parties united to condemn the BJP government's transfer of activist Sonam Wangchuk to a hospital while on a hunger strike.

The Hindu

On July 18, 2026, Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly hospitalized after police intervened during his 21-day hunger strike demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.

Indian Express

The Cockroach Janta Party escalated its demands, broadening them from Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resignation.

Indian Express

A men's rights activist, Barkha Trehan, threw ink at Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, at Jantar Mantar.

Indian Express

Rahul Gandhi condemned the Modi government's removal of Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar, accusing the government of falsehood and violence.

Indian Express

Following the arrest of Sonam Wangchuk, Abhijeet Dipke initiated an indefinite hunger strike and sparked protests in response to the police action.

19Jul

The Hindu

Activist Sonam Wangchuk, on a 21-day hunger strike, was taken to the hospital after police intervened, prompting the CJP's founder to begin an indefinite hunger strike.

Indian Express

Following a hunger strike demanding the resignation of the Education Minister, Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly moved to a hospital, prompting a new hunger strike by Abhijeet Dipke.

Indian Express

Barkha Trehan threw ink at Abhijeet Dipke during a protest against NEET paper leaks, claiming to oppose the mocking of Hindu gods.

The Hindu

Kerala's Leader of the Opposition, Pinarayi Vijayan, expressed solidarity with student protesters at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.

Al Jazeera

Following the removal of Sonam Wangchuk from a hunger strike, Abhijeet Dipke organized a march to India's Parliament demanding Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignations.

Al Jazeera

The Cockroach Janta Party, formed in response to Chief Justice Kant's remarks, gained momentum through protests and hunger strikes, demanding the Education Minister's resignation.

Indian Express

Protesters at Jantar Mantar intensified their demonstrations following the arrest of Sonam Wangchuk, with supporters from other states joining the march.

Indian Express

Supporters of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protested in Pune, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and calling for education reforms.

NDTV

The Delhi Police implemented prohibitory orders to prevent large gatherings in New Delhi district ahead of a planned protest march by the Cockroach Janta Party.

Indian Express

Shabana Azmi joined the Cockroach Janta Party's protest at Jantar Mantar, supporting demands for education reforms and accountability over examination irregularities.

The Hindu

Abhijeet Dipke's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) organized a protest at Jantar Mantar, drawing nearly 20,000 supporters ahead of their "Chalo Sansad" march to Parliament.

20Jul

The Hindu

The Cockroach Janta Party plans a 1.5-kilometer procession from Jantar Mantar to Parliament to protest education failures, contingent on government or MPs addressing the issue.

Indian Express

The monsoon session of Parliament began with protests and the introduction of several bills, including the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026.

NDTV

On July 20, 2026, CJP supporters clashed with police at Jantar Mantar, leading to a lathicharge despite police denying permission for the protest.

Al Jazeera

Thousands of Cockroach movement protesters marched on India's parliament, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and a crackdown on exam system corruption, leading to police intervention.

BBC

Thousands of Gen Z protesters, led by Abhijeet Dipke and the Cockroach Janta Party, demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

NDTV

Following a cordial meeting, the Union minister requested protesters to end their sit-in in Delhi after CJP submitted a petition.

The Hindu

Progressive organizations in Shivamogga staged a protest to support Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike in Delhi, demanding the resignation of government officials over NEET irregularities.

BBC

Cockroach Janta Party Defies Ban, Thousands Clash with Police in Delhi Rain

NDTV

Rahul Gandhi condemns Delhi Police's violent crackdown on student protesters demanding education reforms

Indian Express

Cockroach Janta Party meets Union Minister J P Nadda after three weeks of protests

Indian Express

Supporting the CJP protest, Shabana Azmi and Prakash Raj joined demonstrators in a truck, while Kangana Ranaut and Hema Malini criticized the protests.

NDTV

CJP members Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka met Union Minister JP Nadda to demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation following NEET-UG paper leaks.

Indian Express

Opposition leaders called for a parliamentary discussion and demanded the Education Minister's resignation in response to paper leaks and escalating youth anger over education issues.

Al Jazeera

Thousands of students, led by the Cockroach Janta Party, marched on India's parliament in New Delhi despite security measures and police intervention.

The Hindu

Delhi police injured several protesters during a crackdown on a CJP march protesting NEET paper leaks and CBSE irregularities.

NDTV

Protesters clashed with police after demanding action on the NEET exam leak, prompting JP Nadda to meet CJP representatives twice.

The Hindu

Thousands of protesters, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, successfully reached Parliament despite police efforts and tear gas use.

Indian Express

Tens of thousands of protesters clashed with police in Lutyens' Delhi, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, after the NEET-UG question paper leak.

Indian Express

Protesters, after breaching police barricades and tear gas deployment, clashed with security forces near Parliament during a protest march.

21Jul

The Hindu

Following a protest attempt, CJP demanded government action on their demands, leading to police intervention and an internet shutdown in New Delhi.

The Hindu

On July 20, 2026, CJP supporters protested in Delhi, clashing with police and reclaiming Jantar Mantar after a meeting with Union Minister JP Nadda.

Indian Express

CJP protesters clashed with police in Delhi, resulting in over 100 injuries and five FIRs filed, as the protest entered its 24th day.

NDTV

The Delhi High Court declined to expedite a petition regarding the Delhi Police's alleged excessive force during protests over NEET paper leaks.

NDTV

Government officials, including Union Minister JP Nadda, met with protesting students injured during clashes in New Delhi, signaling an openness to dialogue.

BBC

Following a police crackdown, thousands of CJP supporters continued their protests in Delhi, demanding accountability for exam leaks and the resignation of Education Minister Pradhan.

Al Jazeera

Following police violence that injured over 150 protesters, India's Cockroach Janta Party halted its marches and plans to continue campaigning.

NDTV

Following clashes at Jantar Mantar, a 20-year-old woman was hospitalized after being injured during the Cockroach Janta Party protests in Delhi.

LATEST UPDATE — NDTV

The Cockroach Janta Party removed Vijeta Dahiya as spokesperson after videos of him eating a burger during a protest march went viral.

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