Protests are never new to India. Since independence, we have been fighting for freedom, womens rights, human rights, tribal rights and more. From streets to university campuses with slogans and political rallies. Today What fascinates me is something which started with a unique and unexpected approach. A few statements from the CJI of India called youth are cockroaches, which led to massive rebellion on the Internet. Suddenly, an Instagram channel lands up, gaining followers bigger and better than BJP official. Videos which were going viral with cockroaches actively participating in politics with AI-generated images. The movement largely took place on digital platforms. As it was going viral, the government stopped its Twitter handle to stop reaching the public. Its followers are from Pakistan, Bangladesh and other nations. Having less presence of Indians as per BJP.
The Cockroach Janata Party started digitally with campaigns defaming CJI and proudly saying we are unemployed youth, hence we are cockroach. The entry of Abhijeet Dipke, a former AAP worker who has completed his education from Boston university in public relations, announced spokespersons for his party and he moved back to India. The entire police tried to hold them back in the airport. After his arrival, massive protests began in Jantar Mantar in Delhi, a popular protest place. The protest had almost 5000 students fighting for the rights of NEET students were the paper leak led to cancellation of the exam. Dipke raised his voice against the paper leak and appealed to the union cabinet Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign. As 12 students attempted suicide along with many aspirants hard-earned preparation was hampered. The protest was all about accountability and responsibility for paper leaks. Even though the government conducted the re-exam successfully, the protest continues for Accountability. Dipke says the paper leak was the responsibility of the Education Minister. So he must resign, the government must ensure whatever happens should have accountability. If he doesn't resigns, it means there is no democracy ?
The protest took waves across India from Delhi, Bangalore, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Many celebrities have joined the protest and frequently made comments on issues. Finally, for the last 18 days, Sonam Wangchuk has started a hunger strike in Jantar Mantar, where all the cockroach janata party workers are managing the protest. On the 3rd week, it again came into limelight, as Sonam Wangchuk's body weight dropped almost 8.5 kgs. The Delhi high court recommended medical assistance and asked to stop the hunger strike. Aam Aadmi party chief Arvind Kejriwal requested Sonam Wangchuk to stop the hunger strike and the government should respond quickly. The government of India has not yet responded to any of these protests and not yet reacted to the statement. It has been 18 days since the hunger strike began with crowds turning up in large scale and Instagram influencers are constantly sharing posts and inputs to make the protest even more bigger.
