19 Jul, 10:19··

Cockroach' Party Challenges Modi in India Protest

FAZ

Members of the ‘Cockroach Party’ are planning a march to the Indian parliament. They are protesting against Prime Minister Modi. Police have not given permission for the protest and used force to stop it.

The ‘Cockroach Party’ began as a reaction to exam leaks in India. The group is demanding the resignation of the Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan. They started online and have grown to represent concerns about jobs and the education system. The protest took place on July 20, 2026, near the Indian Parliament building in New Delhi. Police declared the demonstration illegal and used batons to disperse the activists. The group alleges that individuals linked to Prime Minister Modi and the Delhi Police were involved in planning to disrupt the protest.

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Highlights

CJP Plans Parliament March

The Cockroach Janta Party is planning a march to the Indian parliament without police permission.

CJP Claims Interference

The CJP says people linked to Modi and the police planned to disrupt the protest.

Police Used Force

Police used batons and tear gas to stop the ‘Cockroach Party’ protest in New Delhi.

Party Demands Changes

'Cockroach Janta Party' wants major changes in the education system.

Movement Targets Minister

The ‘Cockroach Party’ wants the Education Minister to resign.

Perspectives

Sources agree
  • The ‘Cockroach Party’ is protesting against Prime Minister Modi.
  • The party is demanding the resignation of the Education Minister.
  • Police used batons and tear gas to disperse the protests.
  • The ‘Cockroach Party’ began as a reaction to exam leaks.
Sources disagree
Nature of the protest

The CJP is a satirical group protesting government policies.

FAZ, Der Standard

The CJP is a serious movement responding to specific issues.

DW English, RFI, New

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Role of police intervention

Police acted to maintain order and disperse an illegal protest.

FAZ, RFI, New

Police used excessive force against peaceful demonstrators.

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