Delhi on alert as Cockroach Janta Party plans protest at Jantar Mantar
New Delhi: Security arrangements have been intensified across the national capital ahead of a proposed protest by the satirical online group "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP) at Jantar Mantar on Saturday.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, who arrived in Delhi today, said he was eager to meet supporters at the protest venue. "Looking forward to meeting everyone at Jantar Mantar. We have to lead this movement with love and peace," he posted on X.
Landed.
Looking forward to meet you all at Jantar Mantar. Do not forget to carry a book and our Tiranga!
Offer flowers to policemen as a gesture of compassion & gratitude.
We have to lead this movement with love and peace! https://t.co/HgDSf2gX0U
— Abhijeet Dipke (@abhijeet_dipke) June 6, 2026
Earlier this week, Dipke announced that he would return to India from Boston on June 6 to launch a peaceful protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination-related lapses.
New Delhi: The Cockroach Janata Party's protest at Jantar Mantar to begin shortly. Watch Dynamite News' live coverage from Parliament Street Police Station…#CJP #Abhijitdeepike #cocroachjantaparty #कोकरोच_जनता_पार्टी #CJPProtest #JantarMantar #DelhiPolice pic.twitter.com/o40Gp9ZP41
— Dynamite News (@DynamiteNews_) June 6, 2026
Education reformer and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has also expressed support for the campaign, stating that he would join the protest if the Education Minister did not step down by June 5.
New Delhi: The Cockroach Janata Party's protest at Jantar Mantar to begin shortly. Watch Dynamite News' live coverage from Parliament Street Police Station…#CJP #Abhijitdeepike #cocroachjantaparty #कोकरोच_जनता_पार्टी #CJPProtest #JantarMantar #DelhiPolice pic.twitter.com/o40Gp9ZP41
— Dynamite News (@DynamiteNews_) June 6, 2026
Meanwhile, the Delhi Police said it had not received any request for permission from the Cockroach Janta Party for the proposed demonstration. Despite this, authorities have deployed more than 1,000 police personnel across New Delhi as a precautionary measure, a senior official said on Friday.
New Delhi: A Supporter from Hyderabad Arrives at Delhi Airport in Support of Cockroach Janta Party and Abhijeet Dipke; Watch What He Said About the CJP Protest…#Hyderabad #CJP #CockroachJantaParty #Abhijitdeepike pic.twitter.com/Z5xK1omNU2
— Dynamite News (@DynamiteNews_) June 6, 2026
Officials said security has been strengthened in and around key locations, including Jantar Mantar, to maintain law and order and ensure public safety.
