VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Jun 06, 2026, 21:28 IST ‘Look at the form’: Ajit Agarkar’s blunt explanation for Suryakumar Yadav T20 exit (Photo credit: CJP/X) NEW DELHI: Hundreds of supporters of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) gathered for the first time at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Saturday, taking the social media campaign off screens and into its biggest real-world test.The participants mostly students, young professionals, and some schoolchildren accompanied by parents, assembled in the city’s designated protest zone wearing cockroach masks, holding flowers and national flags.’Today’s protest was just a trailer’CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, who called for the protest, arrived in Delhi from the United States on Saturday morning and reached Jantar Mantar after receiving police permission.Sharing updates on the CJP’s official account, Dipke wrote, “FYI, today’s protest was just a trailer. Thank you for showing up in such huge numbers!””Going home to see my parents, it’s been more than a year since I last met them. They’ve suffered a lot over the last 15 days and had to leave home because of threats. Will be taking them back to home,” he added.From Boomers to GenZIn another post sharing a video of the gathering he said, “They said cockroaches will never come on the ground…”Another video shared by the CJP founder featured an elderly supporter with the caption, “Even the elders’ blessings are with the cockroach.”In the video, the man said he had joined the protest because when older generations support young people, it encourages them to move forward and strengthens their voice.The cockroaches’ rebellionProtesters raised slogans demanding the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan and also spoke against “Hindu-Muslim” politics, while chanting “Bharat Mata ki Jai.”Dipke had instructed supporters to maintain discipline, urging them to only raise slogans hailing the country, Mahatma Gandhi and B R Ambedkar, while opposing communal politics.Speaking to the crowd, he said, “This is not just the fear of my mother, this is the fear of the parents of any youngster who speaks on politics…. How long will we live in fear? Tell them, we are not scared.”He also alleged pressure and intimidation around the movement, saying, “My friends, this is a long struggle.””It has been a month since we started demanding Pradhan’s resignation on social media, but these individuals are so shameless that instead of taking action, they have been focussed on other distractions, like hacking our accounts and getting our posts deleted. You may be able to delete our posts, but you cannot erase us from this space,” he added.Support from activists and public figuresThe protest also saw participation from activist Sonam Wangchuk, CPI(ML) Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya, CPI leader Annie Raja, and other Left youth and student groups.Wangchuk said he was impressed by the peaceful nature of the protest and appreciated that authorities permitted it. He also said he would undertake a six-week fast if Dipke is arrested.He thanked Dipke, calling him the “Cockroach-in-Chief,” and told protesters, “You did not keep sitting at home crying nor are you creating any ruckus on the road.”Wangchuk also said, “I hope that even in the future, it will allow such creative expressions.”The CJP, which has grown as a digital-first movement, continues to demand accountability in competitive examinations and recruitment processes, with its supporters calling the Delhi protest a symbolic shift from online activism to on-ground mobilisation.The protest, which began in the morning under heavy police deployment, saw supporters carrying posters and copies of the Constitution, chanting slogans and demanding accountability in alleged irregularities in examinations and recruitment tests, including NEET, CBSE, CUET and SSC.Security was tightened across central Delhi, with over 1,000 police personnel deployed across key locations, including the protest site, airport and border entry points. Six people were detained as a precaution to prevent any potential law and order issues, officials said.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTamil Nadu BJP Faces Resignation Wave as Annamalai’s New Movement Draws VolunteersSix Detained As CJP’s Jantar Mantar Protest Over NEET Leak Concludes Without Major ClashesAshwini Vaishnaw Unveils Bengal Bullet Train Plan, Targets Faster Northeast Connectivity‘Khan Sir Won’t Surrender In Patna Court, To File Anticipatory Bail Plea On 8 June’: LawyerPM Modi Chairs Economic Advisory Council Meet Amid West Asia CrisisStudents, Senior Citizens, Parents Join CJP Protest Against NEET Paper Leak Controversy | WatchBengal STF Recovers Arms Cache From TMC Leader’s Pond In Sandeshkhali, CM Suvendu Adhikari ReactsRamalinga Reddy Row Resolved After Late-Night Talks, DK Shivakumar Says ‘Everything Is Settled’Lalu Family Returns Security Personnel As Bihar Security Review Sparks Major Political Row’Netas’ Children Should Study In Govt Schools’: Sonam Wangchuk At CJP’s Jantar Mantar Protest123PhotostoriesGopika Gopi to Aneesh: Here’s a look at the commoner contestants of Bigg Boss Malayalam5 silent signs your body may be missing key nutrients, according to a neurologistWhy you should ‘marry for money’, according to a top divorce lawyerPrincess Diana’s most iconic fashion moments: 5 designers behind her legendary style12 must-follow emergency rules for modern apartments and gated real estate communities5 effective money habits that protect you from going brokeHow to respond to difficult people without getting triggered: 10 practical waysFrom Kedarnath to Kamakhya: 5 iconic hill temples in India to visit at least once in lifetimeInside Sunil Grover’s stunning two-storey dream home: A massive living room, artistic interiors and moreCan Jamun help control blood sugar? Expert explains its benefits for people with diabetes123Hot PicksSuryakumar YadavBengaluru Girl DeathKerala Student HospitalisedIran AttackKhan SirAnnamalaiKaru Nagarajan ResignRoger GoodellAIADMKTop TrendingCJP ProtestKarnataka Constable RecruitmentTS Inter Supplementary ResultsIndia vs Afghanistan ScoreAnnamalai BJP exitE85 FuelDelhi hotel fireKhan sir coaching fireDelhi Plice HCM Result 2026Pawan Kalyan Pisces, Weekly Horoscope, June 07 to June 13, 2026: Your emotional health needs the most care at the beginning of the week Big blow to AIADMK: Over 300 members join TVK, cite inability to serve public effectively File photo NEW DELHI: Former Punjab chief minister and senior BJP leader Capt Amarinder Singh on Saturday met Union home minister Amit Shah and BJP national president and Union health minister JP Nadda in New Delhi, days after his public criticism of the party’s decision to appoint Kewal Singh Dhillon as Punjab BJP chief.The meetings come amid growing political speculation over Amarinder Singh’s future in the BJP, following reports of his dissatisfaction with the party leadership and rumours of a possible return to the Congress ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections.After meeting Shah, Amarinder Singh said on X, “Had a meeting with Union home minister Shri Amit Shah Ji today in New Delhi and discussed various issues concerning Punjab.”In a separate post, he said he also met Nadda and discussed matters related to Punjab.Nadda later confirmed the meeting, writing on X, “Met senior BJP leader and former Punjab chief minister @capt_amarinder Ji in New Delhi today. We discussed many Political issues, including Punjab.”Questions over Punjab BJP leadershipThe meetings assume significance as Amarinder Singh has recently expressed strong reservations over the appointment of Kewal Singh Dhillon as Punjab BJP president.The 84-year-old leader had said he was not consulted before the appointment and questioned whether Dhillon was capable of delivering what the BJP expected ahead of the 2027 state polls.”I don’t think Kewal is in a position what BJP wishes him to deliver,” Amarinder Singh had said earlier, according to news agency PTI.Amarinder also said he felt ignored despite spending six decades in Punjab politics and criticised the party for not seeking his views on a key organisational decision.He argued that leadership positions should be based on ability rather than caste considerations and questioned the rationale behind projecting Dhillon as a Jat Sikh face.Buzz over possible exit from BJPSpeculation about Amarinder Singh’s future intensified after he skipped the recent event where Dhillon formally took charge as Punjab BJP chief.A section of BJP leaders and Rajya Sabha members from Punjab were also absent from the function.Adding to the chatter, former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda recently remarked that Amarinder Singh remained in touch with Congress leaders.However, Punjab BJP leaders have dismissed suggestions that the veteran politician could leave the party. BJP spokesperson Pritpal Singh Baliawal recently said, “These are just rumours. He is not going anywhere, he is with BJP.”Amarinder Singh, who quit the Congress in 2021 and later merged his Punjab Lok Congress with the BJP in 2022, has continued to publicly voice concerns over the party’s functioning in Punjab.Despite his criticism, there has been no indication from either side that he plans an immediate exit from the BJP.Punjab is scheduled to go to Assembly polls in 2027, with the BJP maintaining that it will contest the election on its own.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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I have spoken clearly with my mother (Rabri Devi), and she did not send them back on her own. The security personnel deployed were showing them papers saying their command has been cut off, so she told them to leave,” he said.This comes after Rabri Devi and Lalu Prasad Yadav sent away all the remaining security personnel stationed outside their 10 Circular Road residence in Patna, removing the staff who had come as part of their updated security protocol following a Bihar government order withdrawing their Z-plus security cover.Tthe Bihar government has asked Rabri Devi to vacate 10 Circular Road, which has now been allotted to Bihar Minister Nand Kishore Ram. The state government’s notice said that Rabri Devi had previously been allotted an alternative government accommodation at Hardinge Road in her capacity as Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Council, but had not yet moved.Tej Pratap Yadav further criticised Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary for focusing on “politics” related to homes and security instead of more pressing matters like unemployment in the state.On the flip side, Rajya Sabha MP & National President of Rashtriya Lok Morcha, Upendra Kushwaha defended the goverment’s move, noting that security arrangements are based on professional assessments rather than political motivation.He remarked, “The government assesses the necessity and arranges for security accordingly. As for the RJD members’ reaction, that is their prerogative.”Meanwhile, RJD MLA Chandrashekhar Yadav called for a wider discussion about the security of other prominent figures. “Lalu Yadav is a mass leader. As far as security issues are concerned, questions must be asked about the security of Adani, Mohan Bhagwat, and others,” he said.The 10 Circular Road bungalow has now been allotted to the Bihar Minister for Animal and Fisheries Resources, Nand Kishore Ram. Chaudhary emphasised that government housing is meant solely for official use and will be relinquished promptly at the conclusion of a tenure.Responding to the eviction notice, Rabri Devi had earlier told reporters, “They can call the force to vacate the place, but I will not vacate the place.”The bungalow at 10 Circular Road has long been associated with the family of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav. Rabri Devi served as Bihar’s Chief Minister from the residence during her tenure in office, and the premises have remained a significant political address for the Rashtriya Janata Dal.The Bihar government has given the Lalu family a 15-day deadline to vacate the official residence, requiring them to leave by mid-June.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosAshwini Vaishnaw Unveils Bengal Bullet Train Plan, Targets Faster Northeast Connectivity‘Khan Sir Won’t Surrender In Patna Court, To File Anticipatory Bail Plea On 8 June’: LawyerPM Modi Chairs Economic Advisory Council Meet Amid West Asia CrisisStudents, Senior Citizens, Parents Join CJP Protest Against NEET Paper Leak Controversy | WatchBengal STF Recovers Arms Cache From TMC Leader’s Pond In Sandeshkhali, CM Suvendu Adhikari ReactsRamalinga Reddy Row Resolved After Late-Night Talks, DK Shivakumar Says ‘Everything Is Settled’Lalu Family Returns Security Personnel As Bihar Security Review Sparks Major Political Row’Netas’ Children Should Study In Govt Schools’: Sonam Wangchuk At CJP’s Jantar Mantar ProtestAIADMK Exodus Deepens As 3 Former Ministers And 10 Ex-MLAs Join Ruling TVKQuestions On Dissent, ‘Cockroach’ Remark Spark Tense Scenes At CJI Surya Kant’s London Lecture123Photostories5 silent signs your body may be missing key nutrients, according to a neurologistWhy you should ‘marry for money’, according to a top divorce lawyerPrincess Diana’s most iconic fashion moments: 5 designers behind her legendary style12 must-follow emergency rules for modern apartments and gated real estate communities5 effective money habits that protect you from going brokeHow to respond to difficult people without getting triggered: 10 practical waysFrom Kedarnath to Kamakhya: 5 iconic hill temples in India to visit at least once in lifetimeInside Sunil Grover’s stunning two-storey dream home: A massive living room, artistic interiors and moreCan Jamun help control blood sugar? 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To those who want to drag this country’s youth into negative politics, I warn them that India’s youth will engage in positive politics,” he said.”Some people, sitting abroad, think that they will dictate the direction to India’s youth,” he added.The BJP chief further said that the party will oppose such moves through democratic means, adding that “we will oppose on the basis of democracy, but we will not allow the standards of democracy to be destroyed.””India’s youth will not move forward as puppets in the fists of a few people,” he noted.Nabin also highlighted the importance of farmers in India’s development, saying, “I acknowledge that the biggest contribution to this country and to the progress of this country comes from our farmers. They say that if the farmer is happy, then there is prosperity in the home, and harmony too.””Our government has a very clear plan towards farmers. We do not want to keep farmers merely as beneficiaries,” he said, adding that the government aims to improve agricultural outcomes and double farmers’ income.His remarks came during a two-day organisational visit to Jharkhand, his first to the state after becoming BJP national president. During the visit, he participated in party meetings and outreach programmes aimed at strengthening the organisation ahead of upcoming elections.Earlier in the day, Nabin chaired a meeting of BJP MPs and MLAs at the state party office in Ranchi after arriving at the airport, where he was accorded a grand welcome.He also paid tribute to tribal icon Birsa Munda at Birsa Chowk, saying, “Visiting Jharkhand is coming home for me.”On the second day of his visit, he is scheduled to travel to Bokaro Steel City and later meet party workers and leaders at multiple locations, including the residence of State BJP President Aditya Sahu. His visit comes ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections in Jharkhand, with nominations due by June 8 and polling scheduled for June 18.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosAshwini Vaishnaw Unveils Bengal Bullet Train Plan, Targets Faster Northeast Connectivity‘Khan Sir Won’t Surrender In Patna Court, To File Anticipatory Bail Plea On 8 June’: LawyerPM Modi Chairs Economic Advisory Council Meet Amid West Asia CrisisStudents, Senior Citizens, Parents Join CJP Protest Against NEET Paper Leak Controversy | WatchBengal STF Recovers Arms Cache From TMC Leader’s Pond In Sandeshkhali, CM Suvendu Adhikari ReactsRamalinga Reddy Row Resolved After Late-Night Talks, DK Shivakumar Says ‘Everything Is Settled’Lalu Family Returns Security Personnel As Bihar Security Review Sparks Major Political Row’Netas’ Children Should Study In Govt Schools’: Sonam Wangchuk At CJP’s Jantar Mantar ProtestAIADMK Exodus Deepens As 3 Former Ministers And 10 Ex-MLAs Join Ruling TVKQuestions On Dissent, ‘Cockroach’ Remark Spark Tense Scenes At CJI Surya Kant’s London Lecture123Photostories5 silent signs your body may be missing key nutrients, according to a neurologistWhy you should ‘marry for money’, according to a top divorce lawyerPrincess Diana’s most iconic fashion moments: 5 designers behind her legendary style12 must-follow emergency rules for modern apartments and gated real estate communities5 effective money habits that protect you from going brokeHow to respond to difficult people without getting triggered: 10 practical waysFrom Kedarnath to Kamakhya: 5 iconic hill temples in India to visit at least once in lifetimeInside Sunil Grover’s stunning two-storey dream home: A massive living room, artistic interiors and moreCan Jamun help control blood sugar? 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Read full storyCockroach Janta Party protest ends at Jantar Mantar as founder calls for peaceful agitationAbhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), concluded a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, where supporters had gathered to demand action over alleged irregularities in exams and recruitment processes. The demonstration drew students and young participants, with slogans seeking resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Read full storySechin says US oil firms benefit from Hormuz tensions, warns of global energy risksRosneft CEO Igor Sechin said US energy companies are the biggest beneficiaries of disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz, warning that prolonged instability could hurt global oil demand and boost interest in alternative energy. Speaking at the St. Petersburg forum, he said the closure of the key shipping route had reshaped markets in America’s favour. Read full storyAbout the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPM Modi Chairs Economic Advisory Council Meet Amid West Asia CrisisStudents, Senior Citizens, Parents Join CJP Protest Against NEET Paper Leak Controversy | WatchBengal STF Recovers Arms Cache From TMC Leader’s Pond In Sandeshkhali, CM Suvendu Adhikari ReactsRamalinga Reddy Row Resolved After Late-Night Talks, DK Shivakumar Says ‘Everything Is Settled’Lalu Family Returns Security Personnel As Bihar Security Review Sparks Major Political Row’Netas’ Children Should Study In Govt Schools’: Sonam Wangchuk At CJP’s Jantar Mantar ProtestAIADMK Exodus Deepens As 3 Former Ministers And 10 Ex-MLAs Join Ruling TVKQuestions On Dissent, ‘Cockroach’ Remark Spark Tense Scenes At CJI Surya Kant’s London LectureIndus Waters Treaty To Stay Suspended Until Pakistan Ends Support For Terrorism, Says IndiaDelhi Police Clears Cockroach Janata Party Protest At Jantar Mantar Amid Exam Irregularity Row123Photostories5 effective money habits that protect you from going brokeHow to respond to difficult people without getting triggered: 10 practical waysFrom Kedarnath to Kamakhya: 5 iconic hill temples in India to visit at least once in lifetimeInside Sunil Grover’s stunning two-storey dream home: A massive living room, artistic interiors and moreCan Jamun help control blood sugar? 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Actor says, ‘I felt like a fraud’ Libra, Weekly Horoscope, June 07 to June 13, 2026: This is a promising week for studies TVK’s rapid rise influenced Annamalai’s BJP exit? Leader may tap disenchanted Vijay voters British man wrongly jailed for 17 years for rape says rapist’s 24-year sentence is an ‘insult’ | World News Cockroach Janta Party: Gen Z awakening or AAP 2.0? The sudden rise of the Cockroach Janta Party has led many to question whether it is Aam Aadmi Party 2.0. But there are issues that matter to the younger generation—the Gen Z—such as the recent NEET paper leak and the CBSE online marking mess. Many NEET aspirants died by suicide after the leak, and the concerned minister, Union education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, has not resigned.Author and political commentator Anand Ranganathan says there are three aspects of the Cockroach Janta Party that people are not looking at fully, with most discussions focusing on only one or two of them. He calls the Cockroach Janta Party “Aam Aadmi Party 2.0” and points to founder Abhijeet Dipke’s past association with Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal. Ranganathan says the movement is similar to the early days of the AAP. He is also critical of the Cockroach party’s leadership, describing its core members as anarchists and claiming that they are trying to create disruption and unrest.Here’s a breakdown by Anand RanganathanTwenty-two million followers, a movement born out of exam leaks, unemployment anger, and of course, a controversial cockroach remark. Supporters say this is India’s Gen Z political awakening. Critics say it’s nothing more than AAP 2.0 wrapped in a social media campaign.Joining us is author and political commentator Anand Ranganathan. Thank you. Anand, welcome to our show.Thank you.We’ve seen many online movements. Sorry, cockroach. It was a cockroach. I get the drift, but what is the larger picture that you see? Do you see this as a joke that went viral or a serious political phenomenon, the Cockroach Janata Party?First of all, thank you so much, Aditi. It’s always such a pleasure being here. I think there are three points that people haven’t looked at in their entirety. People are talking about either one of those points, or the second one, or two of those. So let’s break it down into what I believe is happening right now.Number one. Let’s be very honest. If Kejriwal had Anna Hazare, these guys have Kejriwal. It is Aam Aadmi Party 2.0. As the very famous first sentence of Metamorphosis by Kafka goes—“One morning…” Let me paraphrase it. One morning, Gregor Kejriwal woke up after an unsettled dream and found himself transformed into a giant cockroach.But don’t you think you’re being a little unfair? He’s worked with Kejriwal before, then he went abroad. From what I’ve heard him say, he obviously put this out as a joke or a sarcastic comment on what a judge said.Yes.And it acquired a life of its own.Right.He could not have predicted—and I’m talking about Abhijeet here—that this would become what it has become. So I’m talking of the expansion of the Cockroach Janata Party that has happened with the three spokespersons and others.They are a bunch of anarchists. I don’t want to use stronger words than that, but good luck to them, whatever they plan to do in life. But right now they’re just out there to create havoc and trouble, which is what anarchists do. Leftists, they’ve got all their views confused. There is a lot of Hindu phobia in there. There’s a lot of taking pride in doing things illegally.If you were to ask them, was Shaheen Bagh illegal, where they blocked a road for six months, none of them would say it was illegal. Were the farm protests illegal when they blocked the highways? No.So fundamentally, they are from the same fold as the Aam Aadmi Party—anarchists, leftists, rejects of society, dregs.But here is the thing. The first point is, it’s very clear who they are. The second point is, do they have a right to do what they’re doing?And the answer—not just because I’m a free speech absolutist, but even otherwise—is absolutely and emphatically yes. Of course, according to me, they have a right to say or do whatever they want, form a party, have a press conference, allege whatever they want.And this is where the government has got it wrong when they’re saying, “We’re blocking this for national security issues, sovereignty issues.” I mean, come on.Let’s remember what was happening during the UPA time. I think there was a cartoonist who basically changed the symbol of the Sarnath lions—Yeah, with wolves.And the UPA came down heavily on him. I forget his name. Aseem, I think his name was.Aseem.Some UAPA-type provisions were added on him. He was arrested. He was jailed. BJP was supporting that person.So when you’re in power, you suddenly feel that the nation is at threat. No. The nation is not at threat from whatever these bunch of no-hopers are doing. So I support them completely.Now I come to the final point, which is very important and which people are missing. This is why I feel the BJP has not just lost the plot but missed the bus, because each and every one of these issues are genuine issues.Please remember how Arvind Kejriwal gained popularity. He piggybacked on genuine grouses and genuine issues, which was corruption at that point in time, 15 years ago. It was only later, when people understood what he wanted to do and how things turned out, that people realized his real intentions.In this case, there is a big difference. They are piggybacking on genuine grouses. I’ll come to that in a minute. But here, people know who these guys are. We had no idea who Kejriwal was. We thought he was an honest guy, he was going to change society, and he was one of us.It’s only five or six years down the line that people got to know the real Kejriwal, and now we know he’s as despotic as any other politician, which is fine by me. Like Lalu, like Kejriwal, like anybody else.These guys, we know who they are. But this is how they start a movement. They piggyback on genuine grouses.And this is the third point very quickly, Aditi. Years before what CJP is doing, right-wing, meritorious Modi supporters have brought up exactly these issues. Exactly these issues.Corruption—I can name them. Anuradha Tiwari is one, Ajit Bharti is another. UGC issues, potholes on the road, the QR code thing, corruption, injustice, government malaise, examination leaks. More issues than what the CJP has brought in, the right-wingers have brought up.And what happened to them?The BJP went after them. BJP supporters called them all sorts of things. They were even equated with jihadis.So the chicken has come home to roost because the same people whose genuine grouses you ignored, and whom you should have supported, were pushed aside. Now somebody else has taken that mantle. And perhaps they are among those 22 million followers that the Cockroach Janata Party has.But I’m going to come down to each of these three issues one by one.Sure. And first, let me start with when you say they are the dregs and they are the anarchists. Who are you referring to? Because there are 22 million kids out there, youngsters out there. Not all of them can be anarchists. Many of them would be people who are actually hurt by what has happened in India, by mental health issues. There are people who committed suicide. Those are not issues that we can trifle with, and you’re right there. But when you’re saying dregs, who are you referring to?Everyone, each one of them can’t be dregs.Thank you for saying that. Of course, I don’t know who those 22 million people are. Followers are possibly not supporters. Whatever the case may be, my categorization is of the spokespersons and the people surrounding those spokespersons. They are the ones who are leftist anarchists.Okay.Not the followers. Thanks for the clarification.Of course.So now this has largely been an online movement.Just to clarify, Kejriwal was a dyed-in-the-wool leftist, right? But a lot of supporters of the Aam Aadmi Party at that point of time—That’s exactly what I mean. You piggyback on a genuine grouse, which is pan-India, ideology-agnostic, party-agnostic. That is how you build a movement, and then slowly the cover falls off.Even if several thousand of these online activists turn up at Jantar Mantar, do you believe that—It will be difficult to make the cockroaches back off. What they have done to begin with is antagonize the entire legal procedure. They haven’t got permission to be at Jantar Mantar.And this is what I mean. Anarchists and leftists—this is exactly what they do.But I think he clarified that he’s going to ask for permission after landing.So the guy lands just a few hours before the protest is supposed to happen. Tens of thousands are supposed to gather, and he goes and asks for permission.Now you know what happens. When you ask for permission, it is not granted immediately. The police have to do reconnaissance. They have to visit the place. They have to find out where the exits and entrances are. What if 10,000 people suddenly arrive?There is a procedure, and it takes days. After that, you are given clearance not just by the police but by the fire department and others. It’s a whole process.What are they expecting? You go to the police station, your protest is a few hours away, and you get permission instantly?Obviously, they planned this. Then they would hype it up by saying, “Look, this is an anti-democratic state. It didn’t give us permission to protest.”And not just that. Even if you say they cleverly planned it, look at what the spokesperson said. He said, “Why should we need permission?”So let me say this. This is classic The Man Who Was Thursday. This is classic anarchy. This is what they do. They have displayed their cards.So you’re saying that it’s headed toward a firestorm, a melee, when the ground event actually happens.Yes.But what options does the government have? Because it has to do something. If it refuses permission now, the perception and the narrative become, “The government is suppressing protest.”Which is exactly what they want.But if that happens, what are the options before the government, the police, or whoever the authorities are? Can they make this happen in some other way?So this is the nub of the issue, and this is where I believe the BJP, Modi, and everyone down the line have got it completely wrong.The government should have appropriated this movement because the fact remains, as Anuradha is saying, as Ajit is saying, and as many others are saying—we are cockroaches, yaar.Everything is hunky-dory in this country. Yes, there is no alternative to Modi. Modi is doing well. The country is doing well.But these are also issues that matter.Of course. And it affects Gen Z. It affects the generation. That’s it.Look at the 10 people who committed suicide. The minister is still there. CBSE came after that, UGC before that.The point is, the grouse is as serious as the anti-corruption grouse was serious.The BJP should have appropriated it. Maybe senior leaders might have, but younger BJP leaders should have come out and said, “We stand with this.”And if Modi tweeted, “I hear you,” Gen Z would feel heard. Right now, Gen Z feels nobody hears us.So let us follow CJP.That’s what they’re feeling.Anuradha has used the word “cockroaches” much before these people did. What does cockroach mean, and why are critics of the CJP using the word derogatorily?We are cockroaches. Cockroaches are meant to survive even a nuclear holocaust.The way Indians are surviving—contamination in water, contamination everywhere, injustice everywhere, corruption everywhere, government apathy.Two days ago, 20 people died. Someone had a permit for six hotel rooms and was operating with 25. Then he says, “I don’t know.”Today the headline says, “In Delhi, everything is fine.”This is the attitude.Obviously, there is corruption. Who allowed all of that?So we are surviving this holocaust of corruption, apathy, injustice, and indifference. We are cockroaches.The more you deny it, the more genuine people will come to this movement.And let me tell you, when the Aam Aadmi Party was against the UPA, BJP was also supporting it.Exactly.Why was it supporting it?Because it felt it was a genuine grouse.Do you feel that this time the opposition will take a note from that BJP playbook and support these kids?So I’ll tell you what has happened. Because, as you said, the issues are very, very relevant.And this is the problem these guys have created for themselves. They have chosen people with clear political backing or affiliations. Had they remained like Kejriwal did for one year, without any political support, then a lot of political parties would have joined them.Congress has already come out and said that this is AAP. If we follow them, we will lose ourselves. We will protest separately.They are protesting against and demanding exactly the same things that the Cockroach Janata Party is demanding. They are getting hit by water cannons and all that, but separately.I mean, we can say they are AAP, we can say they are anarchists, but their issues are relevant.There are 22 million youth in India who have at least online joined that party and said, “We’re with you.”That means there is a genuine grouse, which you admit, right?What is the lesson—or rather, what is the solution?Because those solutions are just the resignation of the education minister, which the CJP is demanding. That is not really going to solve the issue. Today they also demanded the resignation of the finance minister. It is the classic line they have taken.Absolutely okay. You have to ask for something.So you are asking for resignation.Yes. Because that is normally what we have seen in this country. If something happens, you ask for the highest heads to roll if no heads are rolling in between.Let me answer this.I am disappointed that there are only officially 22 million cockroaches. I want 100 million cockroaches. I want a billion cockroaches because that’s what we are.Unless we identify who we are, we are never going to solve it.And that is why I’m saying the BJP got it wrong.People from the BJP, people who are right-wingers, who were raising these issues and demanding accountability from the government, were shunned, abused, and ridiculed.Those are the people the BJP could have listened to and said, “Yes, we hear you. We are taking corrective steps.”Which corrective steps is the government taking now?A minor CBSE official was moved somewhere else. He wasn’t really punished. He may well be celebrating now.So the point is, this is not just an issue. It is a genuine issue, and all of us are cockroaches.I challenge anybody to say otherwise. Make Modi wait for half an hour and I’ll prove that he is also a cockroach.All of us are.Anybody surviving in today’s India—we may be better off than we were before, that’s fine. But compare us to any developed country.Should I tell you the statistics?Thirty-four percent of all infants under five are chronically malnourished and stunted. Twenty percent of Indian children have never been vaccinated.Look at health indices, water quality, take anything.We are survivors.We are cockroaches. Identify it. Solve the problem.So there you’re saying it yourself—that you are also a cockroach.One hundred percent.You are also subscribing to what CJP is talking about.Yes.But my problem is that CJP is raising this now. All these issues were raised before, but the BJP made a mistake by abusing those who raised them.Now what has it become?So if CJP keeps growing, who should be most worried?The cockroaches should be most worried.AAP grew, right? Who do you think was most worried?A simple question. Were politicians more worried by AAP or were common people?The common people were more worried. I was genuinely disappointed.Why would Modi be disappointed with Kejriwal? Kejriwal is just another politician. Lalu, Kejriwal, Mamata, Modi—what difference does it make to them? The more, the merrier among that group.We were the ones who felt betrayed.So tomorrow, if CJP grows on the back of genuine issues, good luck to them. But if later they show their true colours, we will be the ones who suffer, Aditi.Do you think they can spring a surprise and that their true colours might actually be the colours people want to see?Because, as you said, the issues they are raising are real. Their manner of speaking and the way they have gathered youth support could be an awakening for Gen Z.We always say Gen Z is absorbed in its own world—cell phones, laptops, social media.Do you think this could be a political awakening for Gen Z?It should be.I just hope Gen Z realizes who is at the vanguard.I don’t like the people at the vanguard, the top four or five people, because we know who they are.That I agree with you on.We know who they are. That is their problem. They displayed their cards too early.If they had done what Kejriwal did in the first year of the Aam Aadmi Party, many of us would have supported them.Why did we support Kejriwal?Because we didn’t know the real Kejriwal. We thought he was one of us. We thought he was standing up for us.Then we saw what happened.I just don’t want Gen Z to be disappointed.At the same time, I want the people at the vanguard to realize that one good thing about youth is that young people are more willing to admit when they are wrong.I hope so.Even people at the vanguard can say, “We were wrong.”But I doubt it. A leftist will never really admit being wrong.But clearly, whether it is CJP or not, what they have proven is that there is a space for this.Yes.And that the youth is disappointed by our politicians.Yes.And that disappointment is really sad in this day and age.We have seen such youth movements in neighbouring countries.It’s scary.In India, the situation will not come down to what has happened in Nepal and elsewhere.But here is the thing: when we say this is only about Gen Z, I take you back to what doctors are doing in emergency wards—working 36 hours without sleep, Aditi.During COVID, the health minister did not even know how many doctors had died. Seven hundred doctors died saving millions of people.And who respects them?Seventy percent of them get assaulted.So when you look at the data, everyone is a cockroach. Some just continue to work, survive, and serve the country despite everything.That is what worries me.So there is a huge lesson to be learned from the rise of the youth.Yes.And from what the Cockroach Janata Party represents.Yes.The name sounds funny, but it is really a serious matter.Yes.It is something we need to think about, and something policymakers need to think about as well.Need to.And with that, viewers, we will let Anand go. Thank you. 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