India's CJP protests, thanks Delhi Police amid calls for minister's removal

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a relatively new political outfit formed from an online campaign, staged a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The demonstration, led by founder Abhijeet Dipke, demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The CJP stated that "thousands of young people from across the country gathered" to express "high public frustration and a lack of outlet to register it."

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Tell them, we are not scared.

Dipke, who arrived from the United States, received permission from Delhi Police to hold the protest. The CJP's spokesperson, Saurav Das, took to social media platform X to express gratitude to the Delhi Police for their support and for detaining individuals described as "anti-social elements." The party emphasized its commitment to a peaceful demonstration, which it maintained throughout the event. "Tell them, we are not scared," Dipke declared at a press conference, warning that the movement would expand nationwide if no action is taken within seven days.

Adding to the day's events, Delhi Police issued a statement clarifying that reports of an FIR being registered against the protesters were untrue. The police cautioned the public against circulating unverified information. The CJP, which reportedly garnered over 22 million followers on Instagram since its inception last month, claims that 800,000 people had already signed petitions demanding the minister's resignation prior to the protest, citing a lack of government response.

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Certain social media posts and news reports are claiming that Delhi Police has registered an FIR against the protesters at Jantar Mantar. It is clarified that no such FIR has been registered.

The CJP originated from an online campaign sparked by outrage over remarks made by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. Dipke stated that the protest reflects a broader fear among young people who engage in political discourse, questioning how long this fear will persist.

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This protest is a result of high public frustration and a lack of outlet to register it. Before today’s demonstration, 8 lakh people had already signed petitions demanding the Minister’s resignation. Yet there has been no response from the government.