A Viral Gen-Z Protest Movement Draws Thousands to India’s Capital

The Cockroach Janta Party started as a joke, but it quickly became a way for many Indians to express their frustration with the system.

By Anupreeta Das and Suhasini Raj

Why India’s Gen-Z ‘Cockroach’ Movement Is a Worry for Modi - Bloomberg.com

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India news: 'Cockroach' party holds protest at Jantar Mantar

'Cockroach' party founder Abhijeet Dipke is demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Meanwhile, India is batting against Afghanistan in a one-off cricket test. Follow DW for more.

Viral Indian youth movement Cockroach Janta Party hits Delhi streets for first protest

The founder of ⁠India’s viral Cockroach Janta Party ⁠ (CJP) arrived in New Delhi on ⁠Saturday to lead a protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, taking the country’s largest online youth movement to the streets for the first time. Abhijeet Dipke, 30, who has lived in the United States for the past two years, ‌had said his family and friends feared he could be arrested on his return to India. Dozens of police officers gathered near Jantar Mantar in central Delhi on Saturday,...

By Reuters

Cockroach Janata Party holds first protest in New Delhi

Hundreds of supporters of the Cockroach Janata Party, an online joke that drew millions across India, gathered for the first time in the national capital on Saturday, taking the social media movement off screens and into its biggest real-world test yet. The protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, marks the movement’s first foray into street politics after weeks of dominating social media feeds and news headlines, attracting millions of online followers and widespread support among young Indians.

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Kids worry, parents feel the pressure too, both land up at ‘Cockroach’ protest: ‘Want a movement to trust’

Huge crowd gathered at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Saturday following a protest call by the Cockroach Janata Party, led by Abhijeet Dipke.

In pictures: 'Cockroaches' descend on New Delhi as party of social media fame stages protest

Young students gathered in New Delhi on Saturday for the first street protest by the satirical “Cockroach Janta Party” (CJP) over alleged irregularities in recent major examinations. Carrying paper cockroach masks and pamphlets, the protesters called for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan who has faced criticism over the irregularities, including question paper leaks and technical glitches. The CJP has garnered millions of followers on social media since its launch last ...

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India’s ‘Cockroach’ youth movement founder arrives in New Delhi to protest Modi

The founder of India’s viral Cockroach Janta Party arrived in New Delhi on Saturday to lead a protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, taking the country’s largest online youth movement to the streets for the first time. Abhijeet Dipke, 30, who has lived in the United States for the past two years, had said his family and friends […]

What is India’s Gen-Z ‘cockroach’ movement and why is it a worry for Modi?

The "Cockroach Janta Party", led by 30-year-old Boston University graduate Abhijeet Dipke, draws support from young people frustrated by a lack of jobs.

India's 'Cockroach' youth movement founder arrives in New Delhi to protest Modi

Abhijeet Dipkes says his family, friends feared he could be arrested on his return to India

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