Saurav Das

Police in India clashed with supporters of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party near Parliament as protesters demanded the resignation of the education minister. The movement, sparked by a Supreme Court comment comparing unemployed youth to 'cockroaches,' has grown into a campaign against government policies on education exams and leaks, with recent confrontations escalating tensions.

Police in New Delhi used tear gas and batons against supporters of India's Cockroach movement during an unauthorized march to Parliament demanding the education minister’s resignation. The movement, which originated as a satirical response to a Supreme Court comment comparing unemployed youth to 'cockroaches,' has grown into a youth-led campaign opposing exam leaks and government policies.

Police in New Delhi used tear gas and batons to disperse supporters of India’s Cockroach movement during an unauthorized march to Parliament, where they demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The movement, which originated from a Supreme Court chief justice’s comment comparing unemployed youth to 'cockroaches,' has grown into a youth-led campaign over leaked entrance exams and education system reforms.

Indian police used baton charges against demonstrators from the Cockroach Janta Party during a banned march on parliament in New Delhi, driven by anger over university exam irregularities. A party spokesperson stated two members were en route to meet a senior minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet.

Thousands of supporters of the Cockroach movement gathered in New Delhi to march toward Parliament, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan despite police denying protest permission. The movement, sparked by a Supreme Court comment comparing unemployed youth to 'cockroaches,' has gained momentum over leaked exams and flawed education systems, with protesters camping at Jantar Mantar and calling for reforms.

The Centre has initiated talks with the CJP. CJP members Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka are scheduled to meet Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda.

Cockroach Janta Party leader Abhijeet Dipke has arrived in Delhi. The party's spokesperson Saurav Das confirmed that permission for a protest has been obtained.

India’s Cockroach Janta Party is addressing youth frustrations by demanding government accountability, as discussed with spokesperson Saurav Das and political scientist Christophe Jaffrelot. The movement has drawn attention to youth disillusionment and potential lessons for opposition parties.