"Cockroach" movement forces Union Education Minister Pradhan to resign
On Saturday, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned after the "cockroach" movement began when Chief Justice Surya Kant used the term during a hearing. Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), capitalized on this, turning it into a nationwide protest that gained 26.3 million Instagram followers. The movement, supported by student groups and public figures like Sonam Wangchuk, saw protests in multiple cities and online campaigns against police actions, leading to Pradhan's resignation but leaving its future uncertain.
25 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) ended its 36-day protest in New Delhi after the government met all of its demands, including the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan.
— Al Jazeera
The Cockroach Janta Party's 36-day protests, sparked by Abhijeet Dipke's social media post, led to Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation under pressure.
— Indian Express
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) ended its 36-day protest after the government agreed to drop legal action and provide compensation for NEET paper leak victims.
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