Will Join CJP Protest on June 6 if Education Minister Doesn't Resign: Sonam Wangchuk
Abhijeet Dipke says the online satire group will seek a lasting movement, with over eight lakh signatures backing its demand.
- On June 6, The Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke will return to India to stage a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, seeking government accountability.
- The CJP began as satire on May 16, responding to Honourable Chief Justice India Surya Kant's oral observations, while the past 17 days show growing frustrations among youth regarding NEET and CBSE Board technical issues.
- Digital access issues have plagued The CJP, with its official X account withheld since May 21; Dipke noted a petition demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation received over eight lakh signatures.
- Upon landing in Delhi, Dipke plans to visit Parliament Street police station to seek protest permission, stating, "Yes, I can most probably be arrested," while relying on the Constitution for protection.
- Speaking to The Hindu, Dipke said the CJP is transitioning from a satirical outfit into a "movement," testing whether viral popularity translates into sustained public participation at Jantar Mantar.
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New Delhi, Jun 2 (PTI) Education reformer and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Tuesday said he would join the June 6 protest in Delhi to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan if the minister does not step down by June 5. Wangchuk cited broader concerns over the state of education and the […]
In India, the founder of the Internet meme called the "Cockroach Janta Party" calls on its supporters to protest on June 6, 2026 in the capital. Born after a polemic involving a judge of the Supreme Court, this satirical movement has become a real phenomenon on social networks in a few days. So much so that its Instagram account now gathers more subscribers than that of the BJP, the party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Announces Jantar Mantar Protest on June 6 Demanding Education Minister's Resignation
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. According to a post shared by user "Coackroach is Back" on X, it was stated, "Important announcement: CJP Founder @abhijeet_dipke will return to India on June 6 for a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar, Delhi, demanding the resignation of the Education Minister." India News | CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Announces Jantar Mantar Protest on June 6 Demanding Education Minister's Resignation.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke interview: "We will continue to use every constitutional means available to make our voices heard"
Mr. Dipke said he would return to India on June 6 and seek permission for a protest at Jantar Mantar, the CJP’s first major planned public mobilisation
CJP founder to return to India on June 6, launch ‘peaceful protest’ seeking Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation - The Tribune
In a video released on Instagram, Abhijeet Dipke calls on supporters and students to join his protest in Delhi seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination-related lapses.
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