Shafaqna Pakistan: The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), which emerged as a social media-driven movement criticizing the policies of the Modi government, is gaining wider attention across India.
According to Al Jazeera Media Network, the CJP has announced that its sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi will continue until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan steps down. Dozens of demonstrators reportedly spent the night sleeping on roads and pavements despite extreme heat in the capital.
The movement’s founder Abhijeet Dipke has expanded the campaign beyond online platforms, transforming student-related concerns into a broader street protest.
Al Jazeera reported that frustration among Indian youth has grown due to issues including rising unemployment and repeated leaks of examination papers, which have contributed to increasing public anger.
The National Testing Agency (NTA), which oversees the examination process, stated that the re-examination was conducted without any major issues and that no reports of question paper leaks had been received. However, many students argue that the issue goes beyond the exam itself, saying their demand is for more liability within the education system.
An analysis by the South China Morning Post said the Gen Z-led protests reflect broader frustrations among young people in India, similar to recent youth-driven movements seen in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal.
The report added that the CJP movement has brought issues faced by Indian youth into the spotlight and exposed what critics describe as the BJP government’s failure to address their concerns.
Source: Dunya News
