Will They Join Full-Time Politics? What CJP Leaders Told NDTV

Leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) have ruled out an immediate transition into full-time politics following their successful agitation over the NEET paper leak. The group intends to focus on grassroots movement building rather than becoming a formal political party.
Why it matters
The CJP's decision highlights the tension between youth-led protest movements and the established political landscape in India.
"Never say no to anything in India," said one of the leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party when asked if he would join politics full-time. The CJP, whose month-long agitation over the NEET paper leak culminated in Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, has however ruled out any immediate move into full-time politics, saying their priority is to strengthen a youth-led grassroots movement.In an interview with NDTV shortly after the Centre accepted the key demands of the protesters, CJP spokespersons Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das talked about the future of their campaign and whether the group could eventually evolve into a political outfit."The only thing on my mind is to go home and sleep, get some rest, and meet my family.
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