CJP protest: Dipke slams Centre's 'apathy' towards student suicides; Wangchuk's fast enters second day

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) is protesting at Jantar Mantar over the government's perceived apathy toward recent student suicides. Activist Sonam Wangchuk has joined the protest with an indefinite hunger strike to demand educational and environmental reforms.
Why it matters
The protest highlights growing public frustration regarding student mental health and government accountability in India.
The protest by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar in Delhi entered its tenth day on Monday (June 29, 2026), with CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke highlighting the recent cases of student deaths and criticising the government's alleged lack of response to the families affected.
The article focuses heavily on the protesters' grievances and criticisms of the government, providing a platform for their specific claims.
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