‘Shows how angry we are’: When the ‘Cockroach’ meme page turned street protest | Notes from the ground
As hundreds of protesters gathered in the sweltering heat of New Delhi on Saturday, the Cockroach Janta Party and its supporters raised their voices against ongoing exam irregularities. Citing the NEET paper leak, the CBSE on-screen marking row, SSC exam cancellations, and the recent delay in CUET UG, the protesters called for a better education system for students in India, and spoke particularly of how individual students feel pushed and wronged. While sentiments at the protest extended beyond education, the overall focus remained on creating a better system for students—one that is not marred by paper leaks, delays, or abrupt cancellations. (HT Photo/Danita Yadav) The Cockroach Janta Party, a satirical online outfit that began as a response to remarks by Chief Justice Surya Kant, held its first public protest on June 6. Along with their demand for an improved education system, supporters of the outfit also called for the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The call for protest was made by CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, who led the crowd at Jantar Mantar a few …









