CJP's Saurav Das on NEET protests, police crackdown, and the politics of Gen Z

Описание: In this episode of Frontline Conversations, Saurav Das, chief spokesperson of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), discusses how a youth-led platform that began as a viral online campaign became the face of nationwide protests demanding accountability over exam paper leaks. Das speaks about the movement that culminated in the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the government's response, and what the protests reveal about the political aspirations of India's young generation.

He discusses how the CJP transformed online support into a nationwide movement, the police crackdown on protesters, negotiations with the government, demands for justice for those injured during the protests, and why issues such as unemployment, paper leaks, and public distrust resonated far beyond the immediate trigger of the NEET controversy. Das also shares the CJP's plans for the future and whether the movement could reshape youth participation in Indian politics.

Chapters:
00:00 | Introduction
01:01 | Cockroach Janta Party: From meme to movement
02:34 | Abhijit Dipke's US-to-India comeback for CJP
04:00 | Building the CJP core team
06:08 | How CJP was funded by public donations
07:04 | NEET paper leak sparks youth protest
10:21 | July 20 police crackdown & pellet gun injuries
12:04 | Sakshi platform: Legal aid for protesters
13:40 | Dharmendra Pradhan resignation demand
15:51 | FIR withdrawal & Supreme Court row
19:55 | JP Nadda talks & illegal detention claims
26:35 | Pradhan Resigns: Jantar Mantar celebrations
28:10 | Gen Z protest language on Instagram
34:38 | CJP's grassroots plan ahead of 2029 elections

Highlights:
How the CJP evolved from a meme into a nationwide movement
Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and what it means politically
NEET paper leak, exam reforms, and the crisis of public trust
Police action at Jantar Mantar and allegations of police brutality
Negotiations between the government and CJP leaders
The role of Gen Z, social media, and online mobilisation
Why unemployment, inflation, and paper leaks fuelled the protests
Will the CJP enter electoral politics?

Perfect for viewers interested in:
Indian politics
Student protests
NEET paper leak
Education policy
Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
Cockroach Janta Party
Jantar Mantar protests
Gen Z politics
Youth movements in India

Credits:
Host: Soni Mishra
Camera: Dipesh Arora and Deepanshu Chhabra
Editing: Razal Pareed
Creative Assistance: Vedaant Lakhera
Producers: Muhammed Mukhtar T H

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