Cockroach Party
Coverage of Cockroach Party in the Nexus archive.
- India: Wangchuk ends hunger strike, clears way for government-CJP talks
Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike due to concerns about possible violence, facilitating dialogue between Modi's government and Cockroach party leaders. Protests continue despite the strike's conclusion.
- Indian students vow to continue 'cockroach movement' protests despite crackdown
Indian students in New Delhi continue a third day of protests under the 'cockroach movement' to pressure Prime Minister Narendra Modi to remove the education minister. Despite a police crackdown, the movement, led by the 'Cockroach party,' accuses the minister of incompetence, while the government asserts its commitment to reform.
- India's Cockroach party leads thousands of youth in protest to parliament
India's Cockroach party led thousands of youth in a protest to parliament demanding the removal of the education minister. The movement began as a satirical platform but has grown, spurred by the forced hospitalization of a hunger-striking social activist.
- Indian police forcibly hospitalize a prominent Cockroach Party activist on hunger strike
Indian police forcibly hospitalized Sonam Wangchuk, a prominent activist, after his health declined during a 20-day hunger strike linked to the Cockroach Party movement for education reform. The movement demands the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and seeks reforms following exam paper leaks and student suicides. The Cockroach Party accused authorities of abducting Wangchuk, while police cited medical advice and a court directive for his hospitalization.
- India news: Modi silent as Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike enters 20th day
Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike entered its 20th day as the 'Cockroach' party continued its protest. Prime Minister Narendra Modi faced criticism for his reluctance to hold press conferences.
- India news: New Delhi protests US strike that killed 3 Indian sailors, summons envoy
India summoned a senior US diplomat in protest after a US strike killed three Indian sailors on the tanker Settebello near Oman. Separately, the 'Cockroach' party held a demonstration in Pune demanding the removal of the education minister.
- ‘Cockroach Party’ leader returns to India for first New Delhi protest
The leader of the 'Cockroach Party' has returned to India to participate in a protest in New Delhi. This marks the first such protest organized by the party in the city.
- India news: 'Cockroach' party holds protest at Jantar Mantar
The 'Cockroach' party, led by Abhijeet Dipke, is protesting at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. India is currently playing a one-off cricket test against Afghanistan.
- India's viral 'Cockroach' party has millions of followers. What investors need to know
A Gen Z-led, social media-first mock political party in India called 'Cockroach' has gained millions of followers and is organizing an in-person protest. The party is set to hold the protest on Saturday.
- India’s ‘cockroach’ party founder plans protests over exam furore
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of India’s ‘cockroach’ party, plans protests demanding the education minister's resignation over an exam controversy.
- India's parody 'cockroach party' claims website has been blocked
India's satirical 'Cockroach Party' claims its website has been blocked, despite having amassed millions of followers as 'the voice of the lazy and unemployed'.