Thousands of supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) marched toward the Indian parliament in New Delhi on Monday to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The youth-led movement formed in response to recent exam paper leaks and recruitment scandals. Minister Pradhan has refused to step down, stating that the opposition is using the student grievances for political purposes.
The demonstration resulted in clashes between protesters and law enforcement. Police used tear gas and batons to disperse the crowds after the marchers attempted to reach parliament. Authorities also suspended mobile internet services in the vicinity of the protest site. Both sides reported injuries, with protesters alleging police brutality and police stating that several officers were harmed during the encounter.
Following the restoration of internet access, participants used social media platforms like Instagram to document the events. Many protesters shared "vlogs," "fit checks," and satirical memes alongside footage of the police crackdown. Experts in digital media noted that this generation of protesters often uses humor and self-documentation as a tool for political engagement and as a method of processing the violence experienced during the event.