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India’s ‘Cockroach’ movement camps out until education minister resigns

Supporters of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party are camping at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar. They are demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET controversy. The indefinite protest has entered its third day.

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The protest has now lasted three days with attendees receiving food and drink supplies.

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  1. Cockroach Janta Party Protests Continue at Jantar Mantar

    Supporters of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party are camping at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar. They are demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET controversy. The indefinite protest has entered its third day.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Cockroach Janta Party is demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
    • Protesters have occupied Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
    • The movement is youth-led and began as an online joke or social media campaign.
    • Supporters have used steel plates and spoons to make noise during demonstrations.
    • The protest has continued for three days.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Abhijit Dipke raised a false arrest alarm regarding Delhi Police personnel.
    • The movement is specifically described as a Gen Z protest movement born out of despair.
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