The satirical political party Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is scheduled to hold a major protest today at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. The event will be the group’s first large-scale gathering on Earth.
Founder Abhijit Deepki will arrive from the US at 8 am. He intends to obtain a permit from the police before the demonstration begins at nine in the morning.
CJP has more than 2 crore followers on Instagram. We’ll see how many people show up at the protest site later today.
Why is the CJP protesting?
Debki alleged that the education system has failed over a crore students and left them worried about their future. The party has pointed out irregularities linked to the NEET paper leak issue, besides concerns over the recent CBSE exams and OSM-related issues. It also raised questions about the accountability of the education system.
The Justice and Development Party said earlier that the demonstration would be open to all participants, regardless of their political affiliations. They called on students, their parents and youth across the country to join a peaceful protest.
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CJP message ahead of main protest
CJP spokespersons Ashutosh Ranka and Varun Das released a video on Friday night. “My fellow cockroaches, the day has come. Tomorrow morning, we meet at Jantar Mantar. Tomorrow, we will reset this country’s education system. Tomorrow, we will ensure that our voices can no longer be ignored. Tomorrow, we will reclaim our democracy and reclaim this beautiful nation,” they said.
“Abhijit Deepki will arrive at the airport. We will seek cooperation from the police and seek permission. Whatever operations are required within legal limits, we will follow them. From there, we will head to Jantar Mantar, which is nearby. There, we will exercise our right to dissent and our right to protest democratically, in a peaceful manner, with love and harmony, to achieve the goal of this entire movement.”
Supporters were earlier asked not to gather at the airport after the initial call from Debke was withdrawn.
“We want to say that the people of this country are sad. Just last month, six students died by suicide. He is an incompetent education minister. Therefore, we appeal to you directly -[PM Narendra] Modi ji, please sack Dharmendra Pradhan. “Sack him and restore our faith in democracy.”
“Please ensure that violence does not spread. If you see any violence, immediately record it on video and report it to Delhi Police. We are committed to peaceful and democratic protest. We are not here for any form of violence. If you see any such attempt, record it immediately. We stand for peace, we stand for democracy,” he said.
CJP protest: when and where
The protest is scheduled to be held at Jantar Mantar in Delhi’s Parliament Street area, starting at 9 am on June 6. According to the CJP advisory, participants are expected to gather near the Parliament Street police station before heading towards the protest site.
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Police and security situation
Delhi Police said that no formal permission request has been received from the CJP for the proposed protest. Officials said they became aware of the demonstration primarily through social media posts circulating online, PTI reported.
Security has been tightened across central Delhi, with more than 1,000 personnel deployed, according to PTI. A high-level review meeting was also held before the scheduled meeting to assess the readiness of law and order.
Do’s and Don’ts of CJP
The group issued detailed guidelines for the protest:
I do
- He carried the national flag and a book.
- Record everything.
- Report any inappropriate activity to the police.
- Stay hydrated, apply sunscreen and wear hats.
Don’t do that
- Avoid coming alone if possible.
- Don’t engage with trolls or provocateurs.
- Don’t appear hungry. “The revolution requires breakfast.”
- Giving flowers to the police.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who will also protest, posted a message urging peaceful participation. “Hope for the best, prepare for the worst. Let’s make this the most peaceful movement in Indian history. Please be vigilant so that none of the miscreants cause harm. See you all in Delhi,” he wrote on X.
Legal guidelines
Under Article 19 of the Constitution, citizens have the right to demonstrate peacefully. Police permission is usually required for protests in certain areas such as Jantar Mantar.
Authorities assess crowd size, traffic impact and public order before granting approval. Orders are usually expected several days in advance.
Support for the AKP protest grows
Actor Prakash Raj has expressed his support, saying that he will try to reach Delhi on June 6 despite work commitments. He asked young supporters to get involved, calling it a “relevant cockroach movement”. Sonam Wangchuk had earlier said that he would join the protest at Jantar Mantar if the Education Minister did not resign by June 5.
Political support has also come from Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray, while opposition figures like Mahua Moitra and Kirti Azad had earlier joined the group.
Farmer leader Gurnam Singh Charuni and advocate Sudhir Jakhar also showed their support.
