A poster of Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) during the seventh day of a hunger strike by CJP. (PTI Photo) It began with just six words on ‘X’ on May 16, posted in frustration: “What if all cockroaches come together?” Few could have predicted that the post would ignite one of the most closely watched student-led…
Former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan updated his X profile after resigning from his post (Photo credit: X/@Dharmendra Pradhan) NEW DELHI: Soon after announcing his resignation as Union education minister on Saturday, Dharmendra Pradhan updated his X profile, removing the designation “Union Minister” from his bio.The reaction came hours after Pradhan stepped down from the…
NEW DELHI: CJP president Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday urged his supporters not to celebrate Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan‘s resignation as a personal victory for him, saying the movement was bigger than any one individual.Addressing supporters, Dipke said, “I want to say something very important. Don’t make me a hero because Dharmendra Pradhan resigned today. Don’t…
Fresh violence erupted at Jantar Mantar on Saturday after education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned NEW DELHI: After Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, fresh violence broke out at Jantar Mantar on Saturday as stone-pelting erupted during the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest.The incident prompted security forces to use tear gas shells and a mild…
NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Saturday demanded that its remaining two demands be accepted in writing and announced a candle march for the evening after Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid nationwide protests over the NEET-UG paper leak.The party’s three demands are: Pradhan’s resignation, Rs 1 crore compensation for the families…
NEW DELHI: Entry gates at three key Delhi Metro stations, Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat have been reopened, bringing relief to commuters after days of access restrictions amid the ongoing protests in the national capital.The reopening of all entry gates came shortly after Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation as Union education minister.(This is a developing…
NEW DELHI: Delhi Police have filed an FIR with 13 charges, including attempted murder, over the violence that erupted near Kartavya Path on July 20 during the CJP’s “Sansad Chalo” march.The FIR, lodged at Kartavya Path police station on an inspector’s complaint, says a large group of protesters tried to push past barricades meant to…
NEW DELHI: Reacting to Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said the development showed the power of issue-based politics, adding that “big thrones will be shaken” when people rise above Hindu-Muslim politics and focus on real issues.Addressing supporters at Jantar Mantar, Dipke said the…
NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday welcomed Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, calling it a victory for democracy.Addressing supporters from the protest stage, Dipke said, “Kaha jaata tha iss sarkar mein istife nahi hote. Jhukti hai duniya, jhukaane vaala chahiye.” Moments later, he announced, “We have done it. Dharmendra…
More than 60 lawyers gathered at Tis Hazari court to protest police actions. They alleged excessive force was used against peaceful demonstrators on July 20. NEW DELHI: More than 60 lawyers from various district courts in Delhi gathered at the Tis Hazari court complex on Saturday to protest against the police action on demonstrators during…
