Cockroaches Are Coming’: Abhijeet Dipke-Led Protest at Jantar Mantar Calls for Dharmendra Pradhan to Quit
The Cockroach Janata Party held a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, June 6th. It is being reported that the Delhi Police has granted permission for their proposed protest. The party announced via social media that supporters would go directly to the protest site and would not need to go to the Parliament Street Police Station. They wrote, “Delhi Police has granted permission for the protest at Jantar Mantar” and “Cockroaches are coming, Dharmendra Pradhan is leaving.” It is being reported that on June 6th, under the leadership of Abhijeet Dipke, party members protested at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and reforms to the system over examination controversies. Party spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka also appealed to supporters to bring the tricolor flag, books, flowers, and their families. He appealed to the Prime Minister, saying, “Prime Minister, your Education Minister is incompetent, due to whom our education is being ruined. Paper leaks, the suffering of millions of children, and the increasing number of suicide cases are occurring. Dismiss him and restore our faith in democracy.” As Abhijit Dipke emerged from the airport, he was seen holding a book by Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar, which he displayed with his hands raised before exiting. He also demanded a VIP exit, for which CJP representatives spoke with GMR officials for 30 minutes. After the talks, the Delhi Police and CISF intervened and rejected Dipke’s demand, forcing him to exit via the normal route. People from various parts of India participated in the protest According to sources, a crowd of lakhs gathered at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, due to which a heavy police force and Rapid Action Force were deployed there since Friday. Due to the large crowd, Delhi Police appeared very cautious about the protest. They only allowed people to enter after checking, and the protesters were also monitored through drones. People from various parts of Uttar Pradesh, Bulandshahr, Uttarakhand, and Punjab participated in the protest, demanding the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. Some Aam Aadmi Party councillors were also seen at the Cockroach Janata Party protest. The CJP distributed pamphlets in Hindi and English to the protesters, outlining the objectives of the protest. During the protest, two groups shouted slogans against the RSS, leading to an argument between them. Sources indicate that the police began arresting protesters at 4:30 pm, with permission until 5:00 pm. Sonam Wangchuk reached Jantar Mantar and thanked the government for allowing the protest Sonam Wangchuk reached Jantar Mantar and thanked the government for allowing the protest, saying, “I have brought a message of goodwill for everyone. I thank the government for allowing a peaceful protest.” Addressing the crowd from the stage, he said, “Today we have peacefully presented our views. The government has given shelter to cockroaches. We have come to this issue of education, not to demand elections or protests. We hope the government will take positive action in the future. There is talk of resignation, but let’s talk about responsibility.” He also said, “We are happy with the government’s decision because people say they will not allow this to happen. However, since the issue of education has been raised, we hope the government will take the right steps and meet our demands in the coming days.” As Sonam Wangchuk arrived at Jantar Mantar, slogans in his support were continuously raised, “What kind of Education Minister should we have? He should be like Sonam Baghchuk.” Sonam Bagchuk stopped the crowd, saying, “I have no desire; the youth should come forward, and the factories of a developed India are the village schools. The children of all public representatives should be in government schools. When will the system change when their children are in government schools, not private schools?” After this, CGPA organizers, including Abhijeet Dipke, announced the end of the protest on the microphone and told the people to vacate Jantar Mantar.
Fuel Crisis Impact: CM Dhami Announces Work From Home and “No Vehicle Day” Policy
The impact of the ongoing global war is now being seen in India as well. Amid rising fuel concerns, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently appealed to citizens and companies to reduce unnecessary travel and minimize fuel consumption. He also urged companies to adopt Work From Home policies and advised schools and colleges to conduct virtual classes wherever possible. Uttarakhand Government Takes Major Decision Following the Prime Minister’s appeal, the Uttarakhand government has taken major decisions to save fuel and conserve energy. In a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the government decided to implement new energy-saving policies across the state. The administration will promote video conferencing-based meetings in government departments and encourage Work From Home in the private sector as well. “No Vehicle Day” to be Implemented The government has decided to implement a “No Vehicle Day” once every week. The number of vehicles in the Chief Minister’s and ministers’ convoys will be reduced by half, while the general public will also be encouraged to avoid using vehicles one day a week. Officials handling multiple departments will be allowed to use only one vehicle in a day. New EV Policy to be Introduced To promote electric mobility, the state will soon introduce a new EV Policy. Around 50 percent of newly purchased government vehicles will be electric, and EV charging infrastructure across the state will be expanded on priority. Focus on Public Transport and Energy Saving The government has also stressed increasing public bus services, encouraging government employees to use public transport, and limiting the use of air conditioners in government and private buildings. Foreign tours by government officials will also be restricted, while the “Visit My State” campaign will promote domestic tourism. Tourism and Local Products to Get Boost The state plans to boost destination weddings, religious tourism, rural tourism, wellness tourism, and eco-tourism. Campaigns like “Mera Bharat, Mera Yogdan” and “Made in State” will be launched to promote local products and spread awareness about energy conservation. Natural Farming and Clean Energy Promotion The government will also promote low-oil food habits, natural farming, and bio-input training for farmers. Under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, rooftop solar systems, PNG connections, and biogas projects will be promoted in mission mode across the state.