The youth‑led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has been rallying in Delhi, demanding sweeping reforms in the education sector and the resignation of Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The movement sparked after leaked examination papers were discovered, prompting students to organise large‑scale protests, including a march toward Parliament during the monsoon session.
Police used batons and tear gas to disperse the crowds. Hundreds were injured and the stage at Jantar Mantar was dismantled, but the sit‑in has continued around the clock.
Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, were detained for participating in protests and later joined a surprise march to the Prime Minister’s residence, demanding apology and accountability.
The CJP, inspired by remarks from the Chief Justice labeling "cockroach" as unemployed youth, has transformed into a movement capable of mobilising tens of thousands.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk joined the sit‑in in June, starting a hunger strike to support the cause and highlighting the stakes of the protest.
The protests have spread beyond Delhi, with demonstrators gathering in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad, indicating a nationwide dissent against Modi’s administration.
