From sunscreen to breakfast: Cockroaches Janata Party releases dos and don’ts list ahead of protests at Jantar Mantar on June 6

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Cockroach Janata Party is preparing for its first public protest on June 6 at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Ahead of the demonstration, the newly formed political organization has issued detailed instructions on how participants should behave during the event.

The group, led by founder Abhijit Deepke, has billed the gathering as a symbolic movement against the recent controversies in India’s examination system. Deepke has also said that he is ‘going to India’ now, which has given the protest an even more dramatic look.

Social media messaging and changed travel advisories
Deepke initially used social media platform X to mobilize supporters, and appealed to the youth to gather in large numbers, including at the Delhi airport. However, he later changed his appeal, and asked the participants not to gather at the airport so that people do not face trouble and inconvenience.

In a recent post, the party released a structured list of do’s and don’ts, encouraging peaceful and disciplined participation in the protests. The party also shared a message describing the event as a turning point for its movement, and urged supporters to ‘turn this little joke into a revolution’ and take part in a ‘peaceful expression of outrage’.

Guidelines for those taking part in the protest
Those taking part in the advisory have been asked to reach Parliament Street Police Station near Jantar Mantar by 9 am on the day of the protest. Supporters have been asked to carry a book along with the national flag, symbolizing their focus on education and equal opportunities. Participants are also advised to document the event responsibly, maintain discipline and report any misconduct to authorities. To deal with the heat, instructions recommend carrying water, wearing a cap and using sunscreen. The party has added a touch of levity to its advisory, suggesting that participants should ‘work with the sun’ to manage the weather conditions during the protests.

Behavioral instructions to keep the crowd in discipline
The ‘Don’ts’ section asks people not to participate alone and instead participate in groups or with family, highlighting collective participation as a strength of the movement. Supporters have been asked not to indulge in any confrontation or respond to online trolling, with the party terming instigators as trend disruptors. Participants were also advised not to arrive hungry, with a humorous reminder that ‘a revolution needs breakfast.’ Another instruction urged protesters to avoid angry behavior and instead respectfully give flowers to policemen as a gesture of goodwill.

Focus on the concerns of the education system
According to the party, the purpose of the protest is to demand accountability from the Education Ministry on the recurring exam-related controversies, including allegations related to NEET and CBSE results. Dipke has claimed that the failures of the system have affected a large number of students, leading to widespread uncertainty among the candidates. At a recent press interaction at the Constitution Club of India, party representatives said the protest would be open to all citizens, irrespective of political affiliation. He also confirmed the participation of spokespersons including investigative journalist Saurav Das, filmmaker Vijeta Dahiya and former consultant Ashutosh Ranka. The group said its aim is to bring transparency and reform in the education system, as well as keep the movement inclusive and open to dialogue with all stakeholders.