The faces of CJP movement that drove big change: Boston graduate, IITian, JNU scholar, investigative journalist
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) quickly grew into a student force, drawing thousands to the streets and many more rallying support online. The social media account was started as a satire to counter remarks by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, who had called the youth of the country “cockroaches.” Here's what the CJP's X account read: "A political front of the youth, by the youth, for the youth. Similar demonstrations were carried out in other cities, before the CJP began a full-fledged protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, seeking accountability for the NEET-UG paper leak and other exam irregularities.“Going to take a nap.
- ▪The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) quickly grew into a student force, drawing thousands to the streets and many more rallying support online.
- ▪The social media account was started as a satire to counter remarks by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, who had called the youth of the country “cockroaches.” Here's what the CJP's X account read: "A political front of the youth, by the y
- ▪Similar demonstrations were carried out in other cities, before the CJP began a full-fledged protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, seeking accountability for the NEET-UG paper leak and other exam irregularities.“Going to take a nap.
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HomeNextThe faces of CJP movement that drove big change: Boston graduate, IITian, JNU scholar, investigative journalistWith education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and the government agreeing to other key demands, the CJP has now called off its 36-day protest.Published on: Jul 25, 2026, 22:33:21 ISTBy Poorva JoshiPrefer HTon GoogleShare viaCopy link What began as satire soon became the face of a big movement. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) quickly grew into a student force, drawing thousands to the streets and many more rallying support online.
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