
‘I’m a cockroach’: Gen Z protest movement lands in Indian capital | Narendra Modi
A satirical political party, the so-called Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), has organized protests in New Delhi demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The movement, sparked by online jokes and fueled by student anger over exam irregularities and government indifference, saw young protesters like Abhijeet Dipke, a recent graduate from Boston University, leading the charge. Dipke's initiative gained traction on social media, drawing support from millions and inspiring a large turnout of students demanding accountability from the Modi government. The protests highlight growing frustration among India’s largest youth population, who have seen little political progress under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rule.
21 JUL 2026
— NDTV
The Cockroach Janta Party removed Vijeta Dahiya as spokesperson after videos of him eating a burger during a protest march went viral.
— NDTV
Vijyeta Dahiya, former spokesperson for the Cockroach Janata Party, was dismissed after a video showed him eating a burger during protests against Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
— Indian Express
Maharashtra legislator Sadabhau Khot labeled CJP protesters as "terrorists," sparking criticism from opposition leaders and even a fellow government member.
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