Cockroach Janta Party Protest LIVE Updates: Demonstrators Assemble at Jantar Mantar

Hundreds of Gen Z students and youth protestors are gathered, many wearing cockroach masks and holding the Indian national flag alongside books and roses.

PM Zone Under Heavy Guard as Jantar Mantar Protest Intensifies

Security has been significantly tightened across the national capital as the Cockroach Janata Party's protest gathers momentum at Jantar Mantar. With protesters raising slogans and a large turnout expected, security agencies have placed New Delhi on high alert. The city has been divided into 12 security zones, while surveillance has been intensified around sensitive locations, including the residences of the Prime Minister, Union Home Minister and Union Education Minister. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation through an extensive network of CCTV cameras, with security personnel maintaining a strict vigil across key areas.

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar has drawn widespread attention for its unique, creative Bhojpuri style.

Using witty Bhojpuri-inspired banners, music, and slogans alongside a mix of fierce slogans like "Godi Media Haay Haay" and peaceful gestures like handing roses to reporters, the young protestors have left onlookers stunned by their innovative approach to demanding accountability over national exam leaks.

The student who initially flagged the CBSE On-Screen Marking (OSM) irregularities has publicly posted in support of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest, adding further momentum to the movement's demands for educational reform.

Crowd Swells at Jantar Mantar; Police Urge Protesters to Remain Peaceful

As the number of protesters continues to rise at Jantar Mantar, Delhi Police is allowing entry only after thorough checks at barricades. Police personnel are managing traffic on Parliament Street to prevent congestion, while repeated announcements on loudspeakers are urging demonstrators to maintain peace and avoid climbing trees, walls or other structures.

Gathered at Jantar Mantar, CJP supporters held placards demanding government accountability over paper leaks and exam fraud.

Cockroach Masks, Rose Flowers and Slogans: Protesters Bring Symbolism to Jantar Mantar

The Cockroach Janata Party's protest at Jantar Mantar is witnessing a striking display of symbolism, with participants arriving in distinctive costumes and themed attire to voice their dissent. Several protesters were seen wearing cockroach-themed masks, while others carried rose flowers as a symbol of peace, reinforcing the organisers' call for a non-violent demonstration.

Adding to the visual spectacle, many supporters are holding placards bearing the slogan "Main Hoon Cockroach" turning the protest into a powerful statement of identity and resistance. Images from the protest site show demonstrators raising slogans, carrying message boards and wearing cockroach masks over their eyes as they gather to press their demands at Jantar Mantar.

Dipke Joins Jantar Mantar Protest as Capital Turns Into High-Security Zone

Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke arrived at Jantar Mantar joining supporters gathered for a protest seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination irregularities. His arrival was greeted by slogans and growing crowds, with participants assembling from different parts of the country for the demonstration.

As the protest gathered pace, authorities stepped up security arrangements across central Delhi. The area around Jantar Mantar has been placed under an extensive security cover, with over 1,000 police personnel deployed and kept on standby. Surveillance is being carried out through drone monitoring, while access routes to the protest site have been fortified with multiple layers of steel and concrete barricades to regulate movement and prevent any disruption. Security agencies are maintaining a close watch on the situation as the day-long demonstration continues.

Independent journalist Saurabh Das has arrived at Parliament Street to cover the growing demonstration.

Tensions remain high among the Gen Z protestors on the ground, who are expressing deep frustration over having to shift their focus from studying to protesting. Demonstrators are openly voicing their anger, stating that systemic paper leaks are forcing them onto the streets to protect their futures and hold political leaders accountable.

During the briefing at Jantar Mantar, the spokesperson for the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) distributed roses to members of the media while making a formal statement on safety.

The representative explicitly urged journalists and attendees to remain vigilant, stating: "If any anti-social elements are seen in the protest, please report it." The gesture and announcement aimed to emphasize the peaceful, organized intent of the demonstration amid the massive youth turnout.