The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) continued its nationwide protest campaign on Saturday, with Sonam Wangchuk joining a rally in Hyderabad and a major demonstration scheduled in Bengaluru later in the day.

Hyderabad Rally Draws Attention

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) intensified its campaign seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, holding demonstrations in Hyderabad and Bengaluru on Saturday as the movement entered its ninth day.

Protesters gathered in Hyderabad earlier in the day, where activist and engineer Sonam Wangchuk addressed supporters. Demonstrators raised slogans against the Education Ministry and reiterated their demand for Pradhan’s resignation. Organisers described the event as part of a coordinated nationwide outreach effort aimed at mobilising students and young voters.

Bengaluru Protest Scheduled

A second major protest was scheduled to take place in Bengaluru at 4 pm. Actor Prakash Raj was expected to participate in the demonstration, according to organisers.

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke was also set to reach Bengaluru as part of his ongoing cross-country campaign. The protest is expected to draw activists, students and supporters who have been following the movement through social media platforms.

Nine-Day Nationwide Campaign

The latest demonstrations mark another chapter in a series of protests organised by CJP across multiple cities.

The campaign began at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on June 6. It subsequently moved to Pune on June 11, Lucknow on June 12 and Amritsar on June 13 before reaching Hyderabad and Bengaluru.

Each city has featured symbolic elements intended to connect the movement with issues of constitutional values, youth participation and political accountability. Organisers have used portraits of national figures and public symbols during the demonstrations to reinforce their messaging.

Rise of Abhijeet Dipke

Abhijeet Dipke, who founded the Cockroach Janata Party earlier this year, is currently pursuing studies in the United States and returned to India earlier this month to lead the campaign.

Before launching CJP, Dipke reportedly worked as a social media strategist with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) between 2020 and 2022. His political background has attracted attention as the new organisation seeks to position itself as a youth-driven movement focused on education and governance issues.

While CJP remains a newly formed political platform, its rapid growth on social media has generated considerable discussion online.

Origin of the Party

The formation of CJP has been linked to remarks made by Chief Justice Surya Kant during a court hearing on May 15. During the proceedings, he commented on unemployed youth and their later involvement in media, social media and activism.

The remarks sparked debate on social media, prompting Dipke to launch the Cockroach Janata Party on May 16. Soon after, the organisation established its online presence and began campaigning around education-related issues.

On May 22, supporters launched an online petition calling for the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. Organisers claimed the petition received support from more than eight lakh people, although independent verification of those figures was not immediately available.

Social Media Growth

One of the most notable aspects of CJP’s rise has been its social media reach. Party supporters claim that within weeks of its launch, the organisation accumulated millions of followers on Instagram and several lakh followers on X.

Political observers note that much of the movement’s visibility has come through digital platforms, particularly among younger audiences. However, its ability to convert online engagement into sustained political influence remains to be seen.

What Happens Next

With the Bengaluru protest expected to conclude the latest phase of demonstrations, organisers have indicated that additional programmes could be announced in the coming days.

For now, the campaign continues to focus on its central demand concerning the Education Minister, while seeking to build momentum through public rallies and social media mobilisation across different parts of the country.