The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has officially announced a massive nationwide protest scheduled for Friday, July 24. This announcement comes as a significant move by the party to mobilize support across all states and districts of the country. The CJP has initiated a special appeal to the public, urging citizens to join the movement in large numbers to voice their concerns against the current administrative actions and to stand in solidarity with various causes championed by the party.
The Slogan: Every District. One Day. One Demand
In a strategic move to unify the protest, the Cockroach Janta Party has introduced the slogan Every District. One Day. One Demand. This call to action was shared through a poster on the social media platform X on Thursday. The party aims to organize peaceful demonstrations in every single district of India on the specified date. The primary objective of this nationwide call is to show unwavering solidarity with the victims of police brutality across the country. The CJP has specifically reached out to student organizations and other social groups, inviting them to collaborate and lead the protests at the local level.
Demands Regarding NEET and Education Ministry
A central theme of the upcoming protest is the ongoing controversy surrounding the NEET examinations. Representatives of the Cockroach Janta Party have placed several demands before the government to address the grievances of NEET students. The most prominent among these demands is the immediate resignation of the Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan. The party alleges that the government has failed to provide a satisfactory response to the issues raised by the students. Despite the growing pressure, the CJP noted that there has been no concrete reaction or response from the government regarding these specific demands so far.
Sonam Wangchuk Hunger Strike and Health Status
The protest is also deeply linked to the ongoing hunger strike by social activist Sonam Wangchuk. As of the latest reports, Sonam Wangchuk has been on a hunger strike for 26 days on behalf of the Cockroach Janta Party. Due to his deteriorating health condition, he has been shifted to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram for medical supervision. Previously, the CJP had been conducting continuous protests at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, where a large number of supporters had gathered to back Wangchuk cause and the party broader agenda.
Standard Operating Procedures for Protesters
To ensure that the demonstrations remain organized and peaceful, the Cockroach Janta Party has issued a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). According to the instructions provided in the CJP poster, organizers in each district are required to coordinate with the local administration for necessary permissions and logistics, while the party has also provided templates for memorandums and other essential materials to be used during the protest. A key instruction in the SOP is for organizers to read out the demands of the students at the protest sites and publicly express solidarity with those who have suffered from police brutality.
Support from Opposition and Social Organizations
The movement led by the Cockroach Janta Party has gained significant traction, receiving support from various opposition parties. Several political leaders and social organizations have joined the CJP protesters at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. This collective support highlights the growing momentum of the protest, which isn't limited to the national capital but has been manifesting in different parts of the country over the past several days. The party expects a massive turnout on Friday as the Every District. One Day. One Demand campaign takes effect across India.