India’s ‘cockroach’ protest movement continue despite police crackdown

Published 22 July 2026 · local

Supporters of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) have been protesting against the Indian prime minister and his education minister. The unrest was triggered by

Supporters of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) have been protesting against the Indian prime minister and his education minister. The unrest was triggered by the cancellation of a national medical entrance exam after question papers were leaked.

Around 2 million students sat the exam in May, but it ⁠was later scrapped with about a dozen student suicides linked to its cancellation. A re-test was held last month.

Journalist Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi, India. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App

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