Cockroach Janta Party

Cockroach Janta Party

Supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) chant slogans and wave their mobile phones with their flashlights on as they gather after the Indian education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, who had been on a hunger strike, was taken to a hospital by authorities on Saturday during a sit-in protest demanding the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India, July 19, 2026. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis

India's cockroach movement supporters gather to march despite police ban

The months-old movement and the planned protest are seen as the biggest public challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his third term in office, garnering millions of supporters on social...

Authorities surround Sonam Wangchuk, an Indian education reformer, who has been on hunger strike, as they carry him on a stretcher while being taken to the hospital during a sit-in protest called by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanding the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India, July 18, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Bhawika Chhabra

Police shift Sonam Wangchuk to hospital on 21st day of hunger strike

Sonam Wangchuk, an Indian education reformer, who has been on hunger strike, rests on stage during a sit-in protest called by CJP demanding the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India, July 14, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Bhawika Chhabra

Why Sonam Wangchuk is on hunger strike

The Cockroach Janata Party was created as a satirical criticism of the Chief Justice of India. Photo: Mahima Kapoor/ DW

Youth-led CJP launches indefinite protest demanding Indian education minister's resignation

Abhijeet Dipke beaten in Jaipur. Photo: HT

India's Cockroach Janta Party founder slapped multiple times, beaten before addressing crowd in Jaipur

Abhijeet Dipke, head of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), gestures towards his supporters upon his arrival at an airport in New Delhi, India, June 6, 2026. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi

'Cockroach' youth group founder leads first street protest after arrival in India

The Cockroach Janata Party was created as a satirical criticism of the Chief Justice of India. Photo: Mahima Kapoor/ DW

'Cockroach Janta Party' gets nod for Jantar Mantar protest demanding Education Minister's resignation

The Cockroach Janata Party was created as a satirical criticism of the Chief Justice of India. Photo: Mahima Kapoor/ DW

India's viral 'Cockroach' youth group plans street protest in challenge to Modi

The Cockroach Janta Party and the words "India Gen Z" logo are seen in this illustration taken May 28, 2026. Photo: Reuters

India's Gen Z 'Cockroach' party channels youth anger but faces offline hurdles

The Cockroach Janta Party and National Parasitic Front are turning internet satire into a viral political movement. Collage: Hindustan Times

Cockroach Janta Party vs National Parasitic Front: The new political battle brewing in India