Promoting anarchy to overthrow democracy? Anti-social 'Cockroaches' call for permissionless protest, draw criticism, risking public order- details

Spokespersons like Saurav Das (cockroach) dismissed recent government moves as superficial and blatantly rejected prior police permissions, drawing criticism for risking public order.

NewsBharati    04-Jun-2026 14:03:19 PM   
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The Cockroach Janata Party, which grew from a humorous online presence to millions of followers last month, held its first press conference on June 3 to announce the Delhi protest against NEET-UG leaks, CBSE evaluation errors, and other issues affecting nearly one crore students.

Spokespersons like Saurav Das dismissed recent government moves as superficial and blatantly rejected prior police permissions, drawing criticism for risking public order. One of the users identified as Vishal Maheshwari called it a 'naxalite' mindset and said that the party members were trying to justify disorder.
 
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"You have every right to question paper leaks. You have the right to organize movements. You also have the right to protest. However, permission for any political gathering or protest is required so that the police can manage crowds, regulate traffic, prepare for possible violence, arson or other emergency situations, ensure public safety and deploy adequate personnel in advance. No one knows who may join a protest. Anti-social elements can infiltrate a movement, misuse it for their own agenda, and create unrest. That is why permission is not just a formality; it is necessary for maintaining public safety and law and order," he said.


Another user, OpIndia's Rahul Roshan, meanwhile, passed satire, saying that since no permission was required, several from CJP opposition like Hindu groups consisting of Bajrang Dal could also join in the protest. "Since no permission or order is required to achieve true democracy, will he be okay if some other group, say Bajrang Dal or some, also reach the protest site at the same time, same day?" he said.


Journalist Smita Deshpande said, "The essence of democracy is that it is a rules-based order for both sides. You cannot come and sit on public property whenever you want. CJP wokies will learn the hard way. Life is tougher than registering for an online petition."


Journalist associated with Organizer, Prafull Ketkar, indicated that these CJP brains were promoting anarchy in democracy. "In short, promote the culture of anarchy...using democracy to overthrow the same, using constitution to destroy the same...typical cultural Marxist toolkit," he said.


The CJP has long been demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, alleging mismanagement in the education sector. The party founder, Abhijeet Dipke, closely associated with the AAP, also claimed that the youth power was enough to get the government on its knees. Notably, it was reported earlier that Dipke has supported separatists in Jammu and Kashmir during the abrogation of Article 370. It was also reported how the leftist mass movement attracted more than 49% of Pakistani supporters.
 

Notably, the press conference, held at the Constitution Club of India on June 3, also introduced the party’s newly appointed spokespersons. AAP fan boy, Saurav Das, infamous for anti-Hindu comments and a supporter of the tukde-tukde gang, and UAPA-accused Umar Khalid have now been appointed as Chief Spokesperson of the party. Vijeta Dahiya, an AAP fanboy and Kejriwal supporter, and Ashutosh Ranka, who is famous for writing content for the notorious Dhruv Rathee, have been appointed as the other two spokespersons.
 
 

The CJP said the June 6 protest was being organised in response to allegations of irregularities and paper leaks in major examinations including NEET, CBSE and CUET. “We are demanding accountability in the system,” Saurav Das added. “We have been demanding the resignation of the education minister, but no action has been taken against him to date. The transfers are being projected as action. It’s not. There’s a rot in the system,” he said.
 

The party also said that the demonstration would be open to all participants, regardless of political affiliation, and called on students, their parents, and young people across the country to join, sparking criticism online.

“We have given an open call. Anybody can join us without a party banner. We are ready to have a dialogue with everybody, be it those in power or the Opposition,” he said. As per the reports, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk also plans to join the banner-free event, while Delhi Police rules require seven days' notice; none was given as of June 4.
 
The Cockroach Janata Party’s call for a June 6 protest has sparked a wider debate about the limits of democratic activism and the importance of following established legal procedures. While demands for accountability over examination irregularities are legitimate, critics contend that rejecting mandatory permissions and regulatory safeguards reflects a disregard for the rule of law. Such an approach, they argue, risks creating conditions that can be exploited by disruptive elements and shifts attention away from the issues students are seeking to address. As a result, the controversy has evolved beyond concerns over education governance to a broader question of whether CJP is championing democratic reform or encouraging a culture of confrontation and institutional defiance.
 

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