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Cockroach Janta Party Sit-in Met Tear-gas, Arrests, Demands Pradhan Resign

7/23/2026

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The Cockroach Janta Party’s sit-in at Jantar Mantar and march to Parliament on July 20-21, 2026 met tear-gas, batons and arrests.
Founder Abhijeet Dipke launched the movement after Chief Justice Surya Kant called protesters “cockroaches” in May, demanding Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation.
Police said 118 officers and 150 protesters were injured on July 20.
Rahul Gandhi’s July 21 sit-in outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence ended in detention.

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The Cockroach Janta Party’s sit-in at Jantar Mantar and march to Parliament on July 20-21, 2026 met tear-gas, batons and arrests.
Founder Abhijeet Dipke launched the movement after Chief Justice Surya Kant called protesters “cockroaches” in May, demanding Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation.
Police said 118 officers and 150 protesters were injured on July 20.
Rahul Gandhi’s July 21 sit-in outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence ended in detention.