Satirical 'Cockroach Party' protests exam irregularities in India

A satirical political movement, the "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP), has gained significant traction on social media in India, tapping into youth frustration over unemployment and examination irregularities. The CJP, founded by Boston University graduate Abhijeet Dipke, uses the slogan "a political front for the youth, by the youth, for the youth."

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We have to lead this movement with love and peace.

Dipke announced plans for a peaceful protest in New Delhi, calling for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan amid criticism over paper leaks and technical glitches in major examinations. Despite some social media handles being blocked by Indian authorities, the CJP's Instagram account boasts over 22 million followers, surpassing those of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the main opposition Congress Party.

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a political front for the youth, by the youth, for the youth

The movement's popularity surged after India's Chief Justice Surya Kant reportedly likened young government critics to "cockroaches" and "parasites" during a court hearing, comments he later stated were taken out of context. Security was heightened in New Delhi, with police deploying riot control vehicles and setting up steel barricades at key locations, including the Jantar Mantar protest site and the airport, ahead of the planned demonstration.

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