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Delhi Police said it will act on withdrawing FIRs against NEET paper leak protesters only after receiving official directions from the Centre, while clarifying that the investigation into the alleged conspiracy behind the July 20 violence will continue independently
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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has been given the additional charge of the Ministry of Education after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid nationwide protests over exam paper leaks. President Droupadi Murmu accepted Pradhan’s resignation under Article 75(2) of the Constitution and formalised Joshi’s appointment to ensure continuity in the ministry’s functioning.
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Embracing a Supreme Court remark intended as an insult, the Cockroach Janata Party evolved from a satirical digital page into a nationwide mass student movement. Amplified by social media, Sonam Wangchuk, and public support, the 36-day agitation culminated in Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
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Cockroach Janata Party supporters celebrated Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, calling it the first success of their NEET paper leak protest. The outfit said its agitation would continue until compensation is provided to affected families and action is taken against those responsible
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Salman Khan appealed to students protesting over the alleged NEET paper leak to return home, expressing confidence that the government would act against those responsible. He also urged activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite hunger strike following the Prime Minister's announcement.
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The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Thursday rejected Union Minister J P Nadda's invitation for talks at his residence, insisting discussions be held at Jantar Mantar or a nearby neutral venue while continuing its protest over the alleged NEET paper leak and accountability demands
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Mumbai Police have imposed prohibitory orders across the city from Thursday until August 6 under Section 37 of the Maharashtra Police Act, restricting gatherings of five or more people. The move follows recent demonstrations in support of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) over the NEET paper leak, with eight FIRs filed against nearly 900 protesters.
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Delhi Police have registered five FIRs after violent clashes in New Delhi between Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) supporters and security forces during a protest march demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over exam irregularities.
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CJP founder Abhijit Dipke alleged that Delhi Police used excessive force against students during a march towards Parliament. He said the agitation and Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike would continue until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns.
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The Congress backed activist Sonam Wangchuk and Cockroach Janata Party protesters at Jantar Mantar, urging the Centre to engage with their demands over alleged NEET examination irregularities. Party leader Pawan Khera criticised the government's alleged indifference and invoked the principle of "Raj Dharma"
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Activist Sonam Wangchuk's health worsened on the fifth day of his hunger strike, with low blood sugar and blood pressure. Protest organisers sought to expand the agitation through public outreach, while student leaders continued their indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar
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The Cockroach Janata Party's protest at Jantar Mantar entered its eleventh day amid allegations of police restrictions. Activist Sonam Wangchuk's health deteriorated during his hunger strike as protesters demanded accountability and reforms over alleged examination irregularities, including NEET
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Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has launched an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, joining the Cockroach Janata Party’s protest demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over exam irregularities.
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Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk began a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar supporting protests over alleged examination irregularities and demanding accountability. The demonstration, led by the Cockroach Janata Party, also called for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
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Members of the Cockroach Janata Party and other organisations staged a protest demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over alleged exam irregularities. Activist Sonam Wangchuk called for accountability and systemic reforms to strengthen India’s education and examination framework.
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The Cockroach Janata Party has demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following a cybersecurity leak exposing two lakh JEE Advanced 2026 candidate profiles. The youth group has called for a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar on June 6
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The Cockroach Janata Party said it is open to dialogue with both the government and the Opposition while preparing for a June 6 protest in Delhi. The party termed recent CBSE leadership transfers an eyewash and reiterated its demand for accountability
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Vice President C P Radhakrishnan stressed the need for constructive journalism, saying inadequate coverage of positive developments could misguide youngsters. In a veiled reference to the Cockroach Janata Party, he urged media to promote nation-building, facts and responsible public discourse
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The viral Cockroach Janata Party movement is emerging as a satirical yet sharp commentary on unemployment, burnout and youth frustration in India. Through memes, slogans and humour, the online trend reflects the emotional exhaustion faced by educated youngsters struggling with job insecurity and endless competition
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Sonam Wangchuk expressed support for the satirical “Cockroach Janata Party” movement, calling himself an “honorary cockroach” and urging the government to listen rather than suppress youth dissent. He praised its creative protest style while warning that online crackdowns could escalate frustration among young people