Behind every protest slogan at Jantar Mantar is a poster that blends humour, memes and political messaging. From witty one-liners to pop culture references, protesters have turned placards into powerful tools of expression. In this video, The Hindu’s Aniket Singh Chauhan takes you through the funniest, most creative and thought-provoking posters from the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party protest, showing how Gen Z is reshaping the language of protest with satire, creativity and social media culture.
As the protest enters another day with fresh groups continuing to arrive from different parts of the country, women protesters say access to clean toilets and water has become a concern
Several X handles alleged that the students returning to the university after attending the Cockroach Janta Party’s protest at Jantar Mantar were picked up by police
Addressing the Delhi Police Commissioner, CJP appealed to issue directions to all police officers, “to cease and desist from unlawfully detaining, intimidating” and to stop obstructing the the supply of food and essential items from reaching Jantar Mantar
Students say they were not being allowed to go to the protest site; police say students are not allowed because ‘Section 144’ (Section 163 of the BNSS) is in effect
The clinic, apart from having paracetamol, painkillers, bottles of Dettol, and sanitary pads, also has a machine to check blood pressure, an oximeter, and thermometers. The medicines and the equipment were donated by the people and the 10-12 doctors working there
Protestors, many clad in black, join candlelight vigil following a call made through an Instagram handle named Azadi Kerala
The Delhi police on July 21 registered four FIRs against unknown individuals for rioting, assault on public servants, damage to public property and other offences during CJP protest on July 20
Food was ordered via food delivery apps from across the country and in some cases, from abroad, with instructions to give it to anyone at the protest site
Calling itself an apolitical association, the RDA said, "We believe every individual has the democratic right to peaceful protest, and we hope that all genuine concerns are heard and addressed through constructive dialogue”
Wangchuk has lost over 9 kg after starting hunger strike and his body is consuming muscles and his organs may be next, says doctor
Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), which had earlier extended support to the CJP agitation, is now scheduled to send a delegation to the Jantar Mantar on July 7
"Heavy police deployment at Jantar Mantar. The police are not allowing people to enter, and many of our core team members are being denied entry. What are they planning to do?" says Mr. Dipke