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12 Aug

Cockroach Janata Party Announces ‘Season 2’ of Jantar Mantar Agitation Amid Political Pressure Allegations

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAbhijeet Dipke, Cockroach Janata Party, education reform, Jantar Mantar, Saurav Das, student protest

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The founder of the Cockroach Janata Party, Abhijeet Dipke, announced that the organization is preparing to initiate a fresh wave of public demonstrations, framing the upcoming campaign as "Season 2 of Jantar Mantar". Speaking at a public gathering, Dipke shared that the decision follows sustained encouragement and inquiries across social media platforms following the group's previous extended protest movement in New Delhi. During his address, Dipke alleged that the organization encountered systemic obstacles and political interference while attempting to secure a venue for a scheduled volunteers' meeting in the national capital. He claimed that several hall…

23 Jul

Social Activist Anna Hazare Holds Silent Protest in Support of Demonstrating Students

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAnna Hazare, student protest

Ahilyanagar (Gurpreet Singh): Veteran social activist Anna Hazare held a two-hour silent demonstration at Wadia Park in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, expressing solidarity with students protesting in Delhi over examination issues and national testing concerns. During the demonstration at the Gandhi Memorial, Hazare became visibly emotional while reflecting on the challenges faced by young citizens engaged in the nationwide agitation. He urged the central government to initiate constructive dialogue with student representatives to address their grievances and secure their academic future. In a formal letter dispatched to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Hazare described recent clashes between law enforcement and protesting youth in…

20 Jul

Sonam Wangchuk Pledges to Continue Indefinite Fast From Hospital Until Protesting Youth Meet MPs

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaHunger Strike, Parliament march, Safdarjung Hospital, Sonam Wangchuk, student protest

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk declared on Monday that he will persist with his indefinite hunger strike, which has entered its 23rd day, until the government fulfills his conditions regarding the protesting youth. Writing from his bed at Safdarjung Hospital, Wangchuk stated that his decision to continue the fast follows the severe force and brutality deployed by law enforcement against peaceful youth demonstrators in the national capital. The activist has vowed to maintain his fast until youth representatives are officially permitted to meet with Members of Parliament inside Sansad Bhawan or, alternatively, are allowed unhindered access to…

24 Nov

Al Falah University Students Demand Rebranding Amid Red Fort Blast Controversy

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAl Falah University, Red Fort blast, student protest, university rebranding

Faridabad, November 24, 2025: Students at Al Falah University have called for a rebranding of their institution following the arrests of several doctors teaching at the university for allegedly orchestrating the Red Fort blast. On Sunday, students gathered on campus to voice their concerns, a day after anxious parents met university authorities seeking clarity.The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has already issued a show-cause notice to Al Falah University, placing its accreditation under scrutiny. Despite this, students say they have received no further guidance and fear their academic and professional futures are at risk.With the university continuing its operations,…