Cockroach Janta Party Protest HIGHLIGHTS: Protest ends, six people detained
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Founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Abhijeet Dipke arrives at Indira Gandhi International Airport, in New Delhi on Saturday. Photograph: (ANI)
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), an Indian youth movement, is holding a protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Saturday (Jun 6). Its founder Abhijeet Dipke is demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over various issues with Indian education. WION live updates:
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), an Indian online youth movement, is holding a protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Saturday (Jun 6) after founder Abhijeet Dipke received permission from Delhi Police. Dipke, a Boston University student, returned from US and met with police officials after arriving at the Delhi airport. He called on youth to join him at Jantar Mantar for a peaceful protest at 10 am, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak case and other issues in higher education.
The 30-year-old stirred up a massive controversy after launching his online “satire” movement over remarks made by Chief Justice Surya Kant, who compared unemployed youth to cockroaches. Despite CJI saying that his comments were taken out of context, Dipke has pushed his movement, launching a website and social handles. Last month, Cockroach Janta Party’s X account was blocked, allegedly on national security grounds. Dipke filed a plea, and the Delhi High Court refused to order its restoration. Following this, Dipke has made a second account for his party.
The political satire movement - which is yet to have a formal registration as a party - has also been joined by activist Sonam Wangchuk, who will be present at the protest in Delhi.
Dipke has faced backlash over his Aam Aadmi Party links in the past. He has worked as the party’s social media and election campaign team before moving to the US for higher education. Many are questioning whether CJP is simply a youth movement. Please see the WION updates on the developments.
The Cockroach Janata Party on its X handle shared visuals of Saturday's protest at Jantar Mantar, showing the scale of the stir in the national capital. 'The Cockroaches' Rebellion,' the caption of the post read.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">They said cockroaches will never come on the ground… <a href="https://t.co/awz1GdoKVq">pic.twitter.com/awz1GdoKVq</a></p>— Abhijeet Dipke (@abhijeet_dipke) <a href="https://x.com/abhijeet_dipke/status/2063204466883523038?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has shared a video of the crowd at the protest site on Saturday.
“They said cockroaches will never come on the ground…” Dipke said in the post.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has strongly backed the youth-led protest under the banner of the Cockroach Janata Party and was present at the Jantar Mantar protest today, where he demanded Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Earlier, on Friday, he said he would undertake a six-week fast if Dipke is arrested.
Six people were detained as part of preventive measures, according to the authority. The police said that they were detained after police received information about a possible confrontation between supporters and opponents of the online movement. They were found attempting to create a disturbance, had raised "Jai Shri Ram" slogans and were demanding action against the CJP. The situation remained under control, and no incidents were reported as a heavy security presence continued.
Sonam Wangchuk, education reformer and climate activist from Ladakh, has joined the Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar. Wangchuk joined CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and thousands of youth to demand the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. His support stems from four decades of deep disappointment with India's systemic failures in government schooling and rural education. He declared himself an “honorary cockroach”.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke said he had prepared himself for the possibility of detention before joining the protest at Jantar Mantar. Speaking to supporters, Dipke said that moments before his flight landed in Delhi, he felt as though he was experiencing his final moments of freedom. "I was fully prepared to sacrifice my freedom for this cause," he told the crowd.
'Don't fall for any distraction tactics': CJP demands amid protest
Police have stepped up security outside the residence of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke in the Waluj MIDC area of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra.
Abhijeet Dipke leading the protest said, " The youth of the country will no longer fear, they will fight. Cockroaches don't even fear, they never die either."
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Cockroach Janta Party holds protest at Jantar Mantar <br><br>After digital campaign, CJP comes to the ground <a href="https://x.com/DharamjotK?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DharamjotK</a> brings you live updates from the ground <a href="https://t.co/Cy3Vutx9Af">pic.twitter.com/Cy3Vutx9Af</a></p>— WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://x.com/WIONews/status/2063139933620244649?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
TMC leader Sagarika Ghose extended support to Cockroach Janta Party’s founder Abhijeet Dipke. In a post on X, she wrote, “All the best. And all support. Fight the good fight!”
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has reached Jantar Mantar to hold a protest. A crowd was already gathered when he arrived to join him in demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmedra Pradhan.
In a post on X, CJP said that Delhi Police has granted the permission for the protest at Jantar Mantar, saying that people joining them no longer need to go to Parliament Street Police Station.
“Delhi Police has granted permission for the protest at Jantar Mantar,” CJP wrote on X. “We can now assemble directly at Jantar Mantar, and no longer need to go to the Parliament Street Police Station, as originally planned.”
Abhijeet Dipke has got permission from Delhi Police to protest at Jantar Mantar. The Police officials met him at the airport, and the Cockroach Janta Party now asks protesters to arrive directly to Jantar Mantar, not to the Parliament Street Police Station
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), an Indian online youth movement, is holding a protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Saturday (Jun 6) after founder Abhijeet Dipke received permission from Delhi Police. Dipke, a Boston University student, returned from US and met with police officials after arriving at the Delhi airport. He called on youth to join him at Jantar Mantar for a peaceful protest at 10 am, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak case and other issues in higher education.
The 30-year-old stirred up a massive controversy after launching his online “satire” movement over remarks made by Chief Justice Surya Kant, who compared unemployed youth to cockroaches. Despite CJI saying that his comments were taken out of context, Dipke has pushed his movement, launching a website and social handles. Last month, Cockroach Janta Party’s X account was blocked, allegedly on national security grounds. Dipke filed a plea, and the Delhi High Court refused to order its restoration. Following this, Dipke has made a second account for his party.
The political satire movement - which is yet to have a formal registration as a party - has also been joined by activist Sonam Wangchuk, who will be present at the protest in Delhi.
Dipke has faced backlash over his Aam Aadmi Party links in the past. He has worked as the party’s social media and election campaign team before moving to the US for higher education. Many are questioning whether CJP is simply a youth movement. Please see the WION updates on the developments.
The Cockroach Janata Party on its X handle shared visuals of Saturday's protest at Jantar Mantar, showing the scale of the stir in the national capital. 'The Cockroaches' Rebellion,' the caption of the post read.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">They said cockroaches will never come on the ground… <a href="https://t.co/awz1GdoKVq">pic.twitter.com/awz1GdoKVq</a></p>— Abhijeet Dipke (@abhijeet_dipke) <a href="https://x.com/abhijeet_dipke/status/2063204466883523038?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has shared a video of the crowd at the protest site on Saturday.
“They said cockroaches will never come on the ground…” Dipke said in the post.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has strongly backed the youth-led protest under the banner of the Cockroach Janata Party and was present at the Jantar Mantar protest today, where he demanded Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Earlier, on Friday, he said he would undertake a six-week fast if Dipke is arrested.
Six people were detained as part of preventive measures, according to the authority. The police said that they were detained after police received information about a possible confrontation between supporters and opponents of the online movement. They were found attempting to create a disturbance, had raised "Jai Shri Ram" slogans and were demanding action against the CJP. The situation remained under control, and no incidents were reported as a heavy security presence continued.
Sonam Wangchuk, education reformer and climate activist from Ladakh, has joined the Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar. Wangchuk joined CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and thousands of youth to demand the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. His support stems from four decades of deep disappointment with India's systemic failures in government schooling and rural education. He declared himself an “honorary cockroach”.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke said he had prepared himself for the possibility of detention before joining the protest at Jantar Mantar. Speaking to supporters, Dipke said that moments before his flight landed in Delhi, he felt as though he was experiencing his final moments of freedom. "I was fully prepared to sacrifice my freedom for this cause," he told the crowd.
'Don't fall for any distraction tactics': CJP demands amid protest
Police have stepped up security outside the residence of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke in the Waluj MIDC area of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra.
Abhijeet Dipke leading the protest said, " The youth of the country will no longer fear, they will fight. Cockroaches don't even fear, they never die either."
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Cockroach Janta Party holds protest at Jantar Mantar <br><br>After digital campaign, CJP comes to the ground <a href="https://x.com/DharamjotK?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DharamjotK</a> brings you live updates from the ground <a href="https://t.co/Cy3Vutx9Af">pic.twitter.com/Cy3Vutx9Af</a></p>— WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://x.com/WIONews/status/2063139933620244649?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
TMC leader Sagarika Ghose extended support to Cockroach Janta Party’s founder Abhijeet Dipke. In a post on X, she wrote, “All the best. And all support. Fight the good fight!”
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has reached Jantar Mantar to hold a protest. A crowd was already gathered when he arrived to join him in demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmedra Pradhan.
In a post on X, CJP said that Delhi Police has granted the permission for the protest at Jantar Mantar, saying that people joining them no longer need to go to Parliament Street Police Station.
“Delhi Police has granted permission for the protest at Jantar Mantar,” CJP wrote on X. “We can now assemble directly at Jantar Mantar, and no longer need to go to the Parliament Street Police Station, as originally planned.”
Abhijeet Dipke has got permission from Delhi Police to protest at Jantar Mantar. The Police officials met him at the airport, and the Cockroach Janta Party now asks protesters to arrive directly to Jantar Mantar, not to the Parliament Street Police Station
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), an Indian online youth movement, is holding a protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Saturday (Jun 6) after founder Abhijeet Dipke received permission from Delhi Police. Dipke, a Boston University student, returned from US and met with police officials after arriving at the Delhi airport. He called on youth to join him at Jantar Mantar for a peaceful protest at 10 am, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak case and other issues in higher education.
The 30-year-old stirred up a massive controversy after launching his online “satire” movement over remarks made by Chief Justice Surya Kant, who compared unemployed youth to cockroaches. Despite CJI saying that his comments were taken out of context, Dipke has pushed his movement, launching a website and social handles. Last month, Cockroach Janta Party’s X account was blocked, allegedly on national security grounds. Dipke filed a plea, and the Delhi High Court refused to order its restoration. Following this, Dipke has made a second account for his party.
The political satire movement - which is yet to have a formal registration as a party - has also been joined by activist Sonam Wangchuk, who will be present at the protest in Delhi.
Dipke has faced backlash over his Aam Aadmi Party links in the past. He has worked as the party’s social media and election campaign team before moving to the US for higher education. Many are questioning whether CJP is simply a youth movement. Please see the WION updates on the developments.
The Cockroach Janata Party on its X handle shared visuals of Saturday's protest at Jantar Mantar, showing the scale of the stir in the national capital. 'The Cockroaches' Rebellion,' the caption of the post read.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">They said cockroaches will never come on the ground… <a href="https://t.co/awz1GdoKVq">pic.twitter.com/awz1GdoKVq</a></p>— Abhijeet Dipke (@abhijeet_dipke) <a href="https://x.com/abhijeet_dipke/status/2063204466883523038?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has shared a video of the crowd at the protest site on Saturday.
“They said cockroaches will never come on the ground…” Dipke said in the post.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has strongly backed the youth-led protest under the banner of the Cockroach Janata Party and was present at the Jantar Mantar protest today, where he demanded Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Earlier, on Friday, he said he would undertake a six-week fast if Dipke is arrested.
Six people were detained as part of preventive measures, according to the authority. The police said that they were detained after police received information about a possible confrontation between supporters and opponents of the online movement. They were found attempting to create a disturbance, had raised "Jai Shri Ram" slogans and were demanding action against the CJP. The situation remained under control, and no incidents were reported as a heavy security presence continued.
Sonam Wangchuk, education reformer and climate activist from Ladakh, has joined the Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar. Wangchuk joined CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and thousands of youth to demand the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. His support stems from four decades of deep disappointment with India's systemic failures in government schooling and rural education. He declared himself an “honorary cockroach”.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke said he had prepared himself for the possibility of detention before joining the protest at Jantar Mantar. Speaking to supporters, Dipke said that moments before his flight landed in Delhi, he felt as though he was experiencing his final moments of freedom. "I was fully prepared to sacrifice my freedom for this cause," he told the crowd.
'Don't fall for any distraction tactics': CJP demands amid protest
Police have stepped up security outside the residence of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke in the Waluj MIDC area of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra.
Abhijeet Dipke leading the protest said, " The youth of the country will no longer fear, they will fight. Cockroaches don't even fear, they never die either."
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Cockroach Janta Party holds protest at Jantar Mantar <br><br>After digital campaign, CJP comes to the ground <a href="https://x.com/DharamjotK?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DharamjotK</a> brings you live updates from the ground <a href="https://t.co/Cy3Vutx9Af">pic.twitter.com/Cy3Vutx9Af</a></p>— WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://x.com/WIONews/status/2063139933620244649?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
TMC leader Sagarika Ghose extended support to Cockroach Janta Party’s founder Abhijeet Dipke. In a post on X, she wrote, “All the best. And all support. Fight the good fight!”
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has reached Jantar Mantar to hold a protest. A crowd was already gathered when he arrived to join him in demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmedra Pradhan.
In a post on X, CJP said that Delhi Police has granted the permission for the protest at Jantar Mantar, saying that people joining them no longer need to go to Parliament Street Police Station.
“Delhi Police has granted permission for the protest at Jantar Mantar,” CJP wrote on X. “We can now assemble directly at Jantar Mantar, and no longer need to go to the Parliament Street Police Station, as originally planned.”
Abhijeet Dipke has got permission from Delhi Police to protest at Jantar Mantar. The Police officials met him at the airport, and the Cockroach Janta Party now asks protesters to arrive directly to Jantar Mantar, not to the Parliament Street Police Station
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), an Indian online youth movement, is holding a protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Saturday (Jun 6) after founder Abhijeet Dipke received permission from Delhi Police. Dipke, a Boston University student, returned from US and met with police officials after arriving at the Delhi airport. He called on youth to join him at Jantar Mantar for a peaceful protest at 10 am, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak case and other issues in higher education.
The 30-year-old stirred up a massive controversy after launching his online “satire” movement over remarks made by Chief Justice Surya Kant, who compared unemployed youth to cockroaches. Despite CJI saying that his comments were taken out of context, Dipke has pushed his movement, launching a website and social handles. Last month, Cockroach Janta Party’s X account was blocked, allegedly on national security grounds. Dipke filed a plea, and the Delhi High Court refused to order its restoration. Following this, Dipke has made a second account for his party.
The political satire movement - which is yet to have a formal registration as a party - has also been joined by activist Sonam Wangchuk, who will be present at the protest in Delhi.
Dipke has faced backlash over his Aam Aadmi Party links in the past. He has worked as the party’s social media and election campaign team before moving to the US for higher education. Many are questioning whether CJP is simply a youth movement. Please see the WION updates on the developments.
The Cockroach Janata Party on its X handle shared visuals of Saturday's protest at Jantar Mantar, showing the scale of the stir in the national capital. 'The Cockroaches' Rebellion,' the caption of the post read.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">They said cockroaches will never come on the ground… <a href="https://t.co/awz1GdoKVq">pic.twitter.com/awz1GdoKVq</a></p>— Abhijeet Dipke (@abhijeet_dipke) <a href="https://x.com/abhijeet_dipke/status/2063204466883523038?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has shared a video of the crowd at the protest site on Saturday.
“They said cockroaches will never come on the ground…” Dipke said in the post.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has strongly backed the youth-led protest under the banner of the Cockroach Janata Party and was present at the Jantar Mantar protest today, where he demanded Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Earlier, on Friday, he said he would undertake a six-week fast if Dipke is arrested.
Six people were detained as part of preventive measures, according to the authority. The police said that they were detained after police received information about a possible confrontation between supporters and opponents of the online movement. They were found attempting to create a disturbance, had raised "Jai Shri Ram" slogans and were demanding action against the CJP. The situation remained under control, and no incidents were reported as a heavy security presence continued.
Sonam Wangchuk, education reformer and climate activist from Ladakh, has joined the Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar. Wangchuk joined CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and thousands of youth to demand the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. His support stems from four decades of deep disappointment with India's systemic failures in government schooling and rural education. He declared himself an “honorary cockroach”.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke said he had prepared himself for the possibility of detention before joining the protest at Jantar Mantar. Speaking to supporters, Dipke said that moments before his flight landed in Delhi, he felt as though he was experiencing his final moments of freedom. "I was fully prepared to sacrifice my freedom for this cause," he told the crowd.
'Don't fall for any distraction tactics': CJP demands amid protest
Police have stepped up security outside the residence of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke in the Waluj MIDC area of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra.
Abhijeet Dipke leading the protest said, " The youth of the country will no longer fear, they will fight. Cockroaches don't even fear, they never die either."
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Cockroach Janta Party holds protest at Jantar Mantar <br><br>After digital campaign, CJP comes to the ground <a href="https://x.com/DharamjotK?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DharamjotK</a> brings you live updates from the ground <a href="https://t.co/Cy3Vutx9Af">pic.twitter.com/Cy3Vutx9Af</a></p>— WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://x.com/WIONews/status/2063139933620244649?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
TMC leader Sagarika Ghose extended support to Cockroach Janta Party’s founder Abhijeet Dipke. In a post on X, she wrote, “All the best. And all support. Fight the good fight!”
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has reached Jantar Mantar to hold a protest. A crowd was already gathered when he arrived to join him in demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmedra Pradhan.
In a post on X, CJP said that Delhi Police has granted the permission for the protest at Jantar Mantar, saying that people joining them no longer need to go to Parliament Street Police Station.
“Delhi Police has granted permission for the protest at Jantar Mantar,” CJP wrote on X. “We can now assemble directly at Jantar Mantar, and no longer need to go to the Parliament Street Police Station, as originally planned.”
Abhijeet Dipke has got permission from Delhi Police to protest at Jantar Mantar. The Police officials met him at the airport, and the Cockroach Janta Party now asks protesters to arrive directly to Jantar Mantar, not to the Parliament Street Police Station
