CJP is like a tool that has been pushed with a target ... and 'that mission' is -- anti-Hindutva and anti-Namo !!

Major protest faced by Narendra Modi since 2014 --

** Anti CAA 

Anti farm reform

2015 - death of Rohit in Hyderabad. 'Tukde tukde' gang etc

anything more ... of course 

...   Demonetisation 

There are reasons he could brave through all that. 

His popularity. By far, Namo is still very popular. Hence, Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) may not find the going easy. There are chances, and perhaps more than 'mere chance' -- the CJP is like a tool that has been pushed specifically with a target. 

And 'that mission' is -- anti-Hindutva and anti-Namo regime.  

No doubt Abhijeet Dipke is a political communications strategist. He says the 'original' idea came as a joke. Things may not be so simple. A student in Boston may like a joke and share a joke. The response on Twitter including from Pakistan is little suspicious. 

Moreover, in 2019 too - Abhijeet had issues with abrogation of Article 370. 

However, it is true these are challenging times and one ought to be more than careful about the anguish of the youngsters. This could mean there is a need to show how this 'social media pressure' will ultimately die. But this is a crazy country. The success of Anna Hazare movement is a test in case. Of course - the movement produced AAP and its much discredited leader Arvind Kejriwal; it was an experiment worth trying.

In the case of Anna Movement; the then Congress regime was known for being corrupt. Manmohan Singh's public image in populism-sense was almost zero. Rahul's arrogance and Sonia Gandhi's 'weakness' for son -- all made a jumbo combo which is not the case as of now.  

Corruption on a massive scale was alleged in the organizing of the 2010 Commonwealth Games as well as a housing scheme for widows of war victims in Mumbai and the privatization of Delhi airport. 

These scandals all resulted in a round of resignations and the imprisonment of several ministers and executives. The fungus of corruption had eaten into all spheres of Indian life.  

In 2026, things are different. A section of Sickular media has already passed a mandate.  

"The phenomenon known as Cockroach Janata Party seems to have run out of steam before it could take off," says an article in 'Indian Express'.

"The so-called assembly of cockroaches at Jantar Mantar on June 6 created a lot of buzz, but the event hasn’t had the impact many would have wanted. 

There is little chance that CJP will shake the Modi government as the Anna Movement shook the Manmohan Singh government 14 years ago."

This is quite revealing. It reflects frustration of the anti-Modi ecosystem. 

The Ayodhya verdict of 2019 was the first "cornerstone" of a Hindu Rashtra.  Now the state that gave Syama Prasad Mookerjee has emerged as the 'second mega Cornerstone' of the same Hindu Rashtra. Looking back, last 24 years has seen all that. In 2002 - only a state called Gujarat - the so-called Hindu-lab spoke assertively about Hindutva. 

In West Bengal; the Marxists were in power. They were best known for being anti-Hindu and their second best quality was to appease Muslims. One remembers, a fraud ambitious communist Somnath Chatterjee (son of a right wing leader N C Chatterjee) - who virtually would cry every year on Dec 6th. Today, the Leftists are nowhere in Bengal polity.  

The 'aapa' has been thrown out by a massive mandate and paradoxically an-ex Marxist Ritabrata Banerjee has hit the last nail on TMC's future.  

The West Bengal mandate has left Sickular bogies including Christian lobbies and pro-Muslim 'shopkeepers' utterly frustrated. 

It is also important to note that the period 2010-11 was a time when the world was grappling with economic recession of 2008.

There were mass protests, from the Jasmine movement in Tunisia to the Occupy Wall Street movement from New York to Australia, which shook many regimes and toppled many dictators. 

Come to Sickular ecosystem and Rahul Gandhi's two or more than two 'anmol ratans';  -- they would love to designate Narendra Modi as a dictator.

The fact of the matter is people of India in their own wisdom are doing a clear division between a dictator Indira Gandhi (also a dynast product) and a man and a 'chae-wallah' who is a hard taskmaster. 

But, in general the youths are angry everywhere. 

Things are not improving for them in terms of jobs and a better education atmosphere. That's a challenge of the new era (or New India) and a responsive and sensitive PM like Modi should realise this or might have already realised.  

All eyes on next rounds of reforms, structural changes in governance and education system. Cabinet reshuffle... to start with.

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Activist and educator Sonam Wangchuk joined Cockroach Janta Party's protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar ::: Slogans chanted said -- : “Cockroaches are coming, Dharmendra Pradhan is going!”

 Delhi police tightened security at the airport and the Jantar Mantar protest site, setting up steel barricades at key points as 'satirical' Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke arrived from Boston and led a protest demanding resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.  

Scores of students, parents and young professionals gathered at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Saturday for the first major on-ground mobilisation of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), transforming a satirical online movement into a street protest demanding accountability over alleged irregularities in examinations and recruitment tests and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Wearing cockroach masks, carrying books, flowers and the national flag, protesters assembled under tight security.

A PIL was filed before the Allahabad High Court a few days back by a BJP worker seeking the 'extradition' of Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet.  

Besides seeking, Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation; the group has made it clear that it would fight the BJP. There could be caste-dynamics at play. 

Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the viral "Cockroach Janta Party", belongs to the Dalit community.

Activist and educator Sonam Wangchuk joined the Cockroach Janta Party's protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. 

For Saturday’s (June 6th) march, CJP organisers rallied supporters to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, after an exam irregularity controversy and alleged Question Paper leakout and CBSE re-examination flip flop in May that quickly transformed into frustration over India’s education system and limited job opportunities.

CJP supporters chanted slogans including: “Cockroaches are coming, Dharmendra Pradhan is going!”

Organisers of the march encouraged participants to bring India’s national flag and a book, which they said symbolised the right to education and equal opportunity for all. They also urged demonstrators to remain peaceful and avoid any confrontations with police.

Now, a Pakistan and ISI-asset claim against Cockroach Janta Party, its founder

Cockroach Janta Party has exploded across social media in India ever since it was launched a week ago. With virality, has come a raft of allegations. Several BJP leaders have alleged that the party had 50% followers from Pakistan and its founder was an 'ISI asset'. 

A key allegation that has resurfaced against Abhijeet Dipke is that he is an "ISI-paid asset".  Several users, including BJP leader Tajinder Bagga, have shared a 2019 complaint that was filed by Legal Rights Observatory (LRO). 

It accused Dipke of promoting Pakistan-linked narratives and provocative content. The complaint was filed as the Narendra Modi-led government abrogated Article 370.

Last month, India’s Chief Justice Surya Kant likened young people who criticised the government to “cockroaches” and “parasites” during a court hearing.

Kant later said his comments were taken out of context. But Abhijeet Dipke, a political communications strategist and Boston University student, used the insult as inspiration for a parody political party.

Within a week of launching a website and social media accounts, CJP’s Instagram page soared and by Saturday had amassed more than 22.2 million followers, with the slogan: “A political front for the youth, by the youth, for the youth.” 

Is everything happening organic is a question !! Are things being controlled at some level -- somewhere outside India ?  

Delhi High Court refuses urgent hearing on PIL seeking crowd control over Cockroach Janta Party June 6 protest  

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday expressed support for the Cockroach Janta Party's protest, saying the movement reflects the anger and frustration among the country's youth. In a post on X, he urged the Modi government to address the concerns raised by the protesters instead of branding them anti-national, and demanded that the Prime Minister immediately remove Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan from the Cabinet. 

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday voiced support for the youth protesting at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi and demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged exam-related lapses. 

Thackeray said the Centre should listen to the concerns raised by the students and young protesters and cautioned the government against underestimating them. 

"Movement will continue until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns", says CJP 

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, said the protest at Jantar Mantar will continue until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns. 

Addressing supporters, Dipke questioned how many more student suicides the authorities were waiting for and asserted that the movement would not stop until their demands are met.  

Some supporters of BJP and the Modi Govt have dismissed the CJP as nothing more than a social media gimmick. 

They argue that the parody party’s social media success might not translate into political street mobilisation and that its rapid rise will likely be fleeting.  

"Caste Challenges - Not new to Hindutva nor to Modi"  

Key figures include Hardik Patel (who led the Patidar quota agitation), Alpesh Thakor (leading OBC-Thakor organizations), and Jignesh Mevani (a prominent Dalit rights activist and independent MLA). 

The CJP leans heavily into self-mockery. 

Its tongue-in-cheek membership criteria include being unemployed, lazy, chronically online, and capable of ranting professionally. 

Its manifesto uses satire to address several contentious issues in Indian politics, including opposition allegations of voter manipulation, criticism of the relationship between corporate media and the government, and the appointment of retired judges to official posts.

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Delhi to Siliguri in 6 hours !! ?? ::::: West Bengal - no longer has 'negative aunt' as CM --- State to get bullet train ::: Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces rail infrastructure blitz

New Delhi to Siliguri in 6 hours? Bengal to get bullet train

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced a rail infrastructure blitz in West Bengal during his Kolkata visit. 

He accused the previous TMC regime of delaying projects, while CM Suvendu Adhikari blamed the erstwhile Mamata-led dispensation for taking Centre-state relations to a 'very difficult stage'.

Unveiling a rail infrastructure blitz in West Bengal, where BJP has come to power last month; Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday announced a bullet train project that would connect Delhi with Siliguri, the gateway to the northeast. 

Vaishnaw said it would reduce the travel time to just six hours from the present 20 hours. 

This will be India's second bullet train project after the 508 km Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor, which is set to be operational next year.

"A bullet train project will come to West Bengal. It will connect Delhi and Siliguri via Lucknow, Varanasi and Patna," the Union Minister said.

Vaishnaw, who visited Kolkata and also took a metro ride, praised Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari for the election win and "saving Bengal" from the Trinamool Congress, which he accused of delaying key projects. 

The minister asserted that railway projects worth more than Rs 1 lakh crore were currently underway in the state.  

"Congratulations on the way you have saved Bengal. Now you can work. 

For so many years, development work was stopped here," Vaishnaw told Suvendu, widely seen as the architect behind the BJP's turnaround in the state. 

The Union Minister was seen taking an autorickshaw to meet Suvendu after reviewing railway projects. 

Suvendu, who accompanied Vaishnaw, said the government would work closely with the Centre to accelerate pending railway projects. He blamed the Mamata Banerjee-led regime for taking Centre-state relations to a "very difficult stage".

"Just as we have provided land to the BSF to strengthen border security, we will similarly provide land to the Railways for various projects across West Bengal," the Bengal CM said.

In its first Cabinet meeting last month, the BJP government initiated the transfer of 600 acres of land to the BSF for barbed-wire fencing along the porous Bangladesh border. It was a key promise of the BJP.

Former Mizoram CM Zoramthanga, Ajit Doval reunite over regional security ::::: People in Aizawl already feel, MNF has a fair chance of coming back to power in 2028

Decades after finding themselves on opposite sides during the peak of insurgency in Mizoram, former Chief Minister Zoramthanga and National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Kumar Doval met in New Delhi this week to discuss regional development and revisit a relationship forged during one of the most turbulent chapters in the State’s history.

                                        Ajit Doval with Zoramthanga in the 1970s

The meeting was held at the office of the NSA in South Block on Tuesday evening, a release issued by the Mizo National Front (MNF) stated on Friday. 

The two leaders held discussions on a range of issues, including the evolving political situation in neighbouring Myanmar and Bangladesh, both of which share borders with Mizoram.  

Their discussions focused on geopolitical issues and regional security regarding Myanmar and Bangladesh, revisiting a relationship forged during earlier peace negotiations.

MNF boss Zoramthanga and blogger : Jan 26 R-Day : Lok Bhavan, Aizawl 

Deliberations between Doval and Zoramthanga were on geopolitical issues, specifically focusing on the ongoing political turmoil and developments in neighboring Myanmar and Bangladesh.

The two leaders also discussed matters related to refugees currently seeking shelter in Mizoram. They reportedly expressed regret that the 2015 Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement in Myanmar was never fully implemented to establish permanent peace.

"The Art of the Possible" is a quote originally copy roght with Otto von Bismarck The statement means politics involves achieving the best feasible outcome, even if imperfect, requiring pragmatic skill rather than rigid ideals.  

Bismarck remains famous for his role in German unification. During the German Imperial period, he became a hero to German nationalists, who built monuments honouring him. 

Historians praise him as a visionary who kept the peace in Europe through diplomacy. However, he has been criticized for his domestic policies such as his persecution of Catholics as well as his authoritarian rule in general as Chancellor.  

We are not discussing politics of Bismarck. 

Let us talk about Mizoram politics. 

Well, Politics everywhere is seen as both an art -- practical application and human skill but it's also a science of governance --- focusing on collective decision-making. 

Here come the relevance of Zoramthanga, the veteran Mizo politician. 

A former lieutenant of legendary Landenga; Zoramthanga-led MNF was ousted out of power in 2023 by newly floated and a new experiment called ZPM. 

But within two years and a few months -- people in Aizawl already feel -- the regional outfit MNF has a fair chance of coming back to power in 2028. 

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi selected for Indian cricket team for upcoming T20 series

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has received his maiden India call-up after a breakout IPL 2026 season. 

On Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s selection in the Indian cricket team for the upcoming T20 series, his father Sanjeev Sooryavanshi says,

 "He has done a lot of hard work. Now that the hard work is paying off and he is getting the opportunity to play for the country has been earned. My only wish now is for him to play exceptionally well for the country and achieve many victories..."

He adds, 

"Every father and mother in the world works hard for their child... They wish for their child to reach great heights and succeed... I had that same wish. My child worked hard from childhood and has fulfilled our dreams... I would thank everyone (selectors), thank them from the bottom of my heart, and offer my respects for placing their trust in my child and selecting him for the BCCI team...".  

He was born on March 27, 2011. The rising cricket star, who hails from Tajpur in Bihar, has made global headlines as the most valuable player (MVP) in the IPL. 

The Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav made name for himself and his team after becoming the youngest player to score an IPL century against the Gujarat Titans at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur on April 28, 2025.

The left-hander reached his 100 in 35 balls to register the second-fastest century in IPL history.

 

CRPF chief reviews Manipur security, charts path to end insurgency with Governor Bhalla

CRPF chief reviews Manipur security, charts path to end insurgency with Guv Ajay Bhalla 

The review came hours after a deadly Kangpokpi attack left three dead and several homes torched  

Manipur continues to witness sporadic incidents of violence despite ongoing efforts by security agencies to stabilise the situation.

Elections are due in Manipur by March 2027 along with UP, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Goa. 

Amid ongoing violence in Manipur, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General Gyanendra Pratap Singh called on Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and discussed the force's comprehensive roadmap to eliminate insurgency and restore lasting peace in the troubled state. 

CRPF chief Singh, who is on a three-day visit to the state, reviewed the prevailing security situation and ongoing measures aimed at maintaining peace and stability. 

The CRPF, in a post on social media said, "Discussions focused on enhancing operational preparedness, strategic planning, and the @crpfindia's comprehensive roadmap to eliminate insurgency and restore lasting peace in Manipur."  

According to a statement issued by Lok Bhavan, senior CRPF officers briefed the Governor on the current law and order scenario and the steps being taken to address emerging security challenges across the State.  

The discussions also emphasised strengthening security arrangements to safeguard the lives and properties of citizens and ensure effective response mechanisms in vulnerable areas. 

The meeting came hours after three persons, including a woman, were killed in an attack, while at least seven houses were set ablaze by the assailants in the Kangpokpi district. 

The security forces have intensified search operations to track down those involved in the attack at Loibol Khullen village under the Saitu-Gamphazol subdivision. 

Earlier, the Centre had further bolstered the security apparatus in the State by approving the deployment of two battalions of the CRPF's elite Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), a specialised unit trained in guerrilla and jungle warfare operations. 

The battalions are expected to support ongoing counter-insurgency and area domination exercises, particularly in vulnerable and difficult terrain. “The two CoBRA battalions will undertake specific operations against the armed groups that undertake violence in Manipur,” a senior security officer had said as a part of efforts to continue to restore normalcy in the conflict-hit State.

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India has never followed diktat from abroad: Putin's message to Trump :::: Putin flags contradictions in Kyiv’s position

India has never followed diktat from abroad: Putin's message to Trump at SPIEF

Russian President, speaking at the SPIEF 2026, underlined that sovereignty and sovereign decision-making can never be contested, as he sent a stern message to Trump on attempts to pressure India to scale back its cooperation with Russia.  

Putin asserted that India has never followed any diktat from abroad, sending a stern message to Donald Trump amid US attempts to pressure Delhi to scale back its cooperation with Moscow. 

Speaking at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), which was moderated by India Today, Putin underlined that sovereignty and sovereign decision-making can never be contested.

"Naturally, India, which has never followed any diktat from abroad, or the People's Republic of China. Sovereignty and sovereign decision-making can never be contested," Putin said. 

His response was to a question about the economic isolation of Russia.  

Putin flags contradictions in Kyiv’s position

Putin says Ukraine’s attacks inflict “a certain damage” on Russia, while also pointing to what he describes as contradictions in Kyiv’s position, noting that it seeks weapons from the United States but does not want Washington to act as a guarantor in peace talks. He adds that Russia does not see threats to its economy and expresses confidence that the country will remain attractive to investment.  

Plenary Session in St Petersburg: I don’t see any reason to meet Zelenskyy, says Putin

Putin says a Russian businessman met Zelenskyy in Kyiv and claims he requested a meeting, but adds that he does not see the need for such a meeting at this stage, arguing that what is required instead are lasting peace agreements.  

Putin responds to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s open letter on talks, saying that while Zelenskyy referred to his age, the key issue is not age but the ability to work. He also says he is grateful to Trump, but adds that there is still some work to be done.

Putin says it is wrong that Ukraine made their talks public and reiterates that he does not understand why Ukraine does not want to see the Trump administration as a guarantor of peace talks, suggesting that such involvement could serve as a stabilising factor in negotiations.  

Need to strengthen UN's role, promote comprehensive development, says Chinese Vice President

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng called for strengthening the role of the United Nations and promoting comprehensive development to address global challenges. Speaking at the SPIEF 2026 plenary session, Han said countries should work together to improve the welfare of their populations and pursue inclusive development.

China sees a deficit of global leadership, says Vice President Han Zheng

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng said the world is facing a deficit of global leadership amid growing international challenges and uncertainties. 

Addressing the SPIEF 2026 plenary session, Han said the current global environment requires stronger cooperation and coordinated efforts among nations, as he highlighted the need for effective leadership to address shared economic and geopolitical issues.