Why is Deependra Hooda’s video going viral amid CJP’s protest? Where and why Congress is protesting, understand in 5 points

The country’s first ‘Gen Z Protest’ was claimed on 6 June at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. This demonstration was led by Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and its founder Abhijit Deepke. This campaign, which claims crores of views, lakhs of likes and more than 22 million followers on social media, had invited youth from across the country to come to Delhi. But after the demonstration was over, the biggest discussion was not about any demand but about the number of the crowd.

Meanwhile, videos of Congress’s demonstration from Kurukshetra, Haryana started going viral on social media. Many users were seen comparing both the performances. On the one hand, there was a five-hour demonstration at Jantar Mantar, while on the other hand, during the siege of the Chief Minister’s residence, water cannons were fired on Congress workers, leaders were detained and there was a scuffle between the police and the protesters on the road.

This is the reason why Deependra Hooda’s videos suddenly started trending on social media and people started asking questions on which issue has Congress taken to the streets and why is its performance so much discussed?

1. On what issue was the Congress demonstration?

Haryana Youth Congress held a big demonstration in Kurukshetra against the alleged NEET paper leak and rigging in the examination system. The protesters demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and accused the government of ruining the future of the youth.

2. Why was Kurukshetra chosen?

Kurukshetra is the home district of Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. Therefore, the Youth Congress announced the siege of the Chief Minister’s residence so that the anger of the youth can directly reach the state and central governments.

3. Why is Deependra Hooda’s video going viral?

Rohtak MP Deependra Singh Hooda joined the protest and was seen standing in front of the barricading. Videos of the police firing water cannon and being detained quickly went viral on social media. Many users are sharing this as an example of “ground level protest”.

4. What was the difference in the performance of Congress and CJP?

CJP’s protest was mainly limited to Jantar Mantar, where Abhijit Deepke gave an ultimatum to the Education Minister to resign and announced the agitation again next Saturday. On the other hand, Congress workers tried to march to the Chief Minister’s residence, there was a clash with the police, water cannons were fired and many leaders were detained. This is why many people on social media are comparing both the demonstrations and saying that digital reach and grassroots organization are two different things.

5. Why are comparisons happening on social media?

CJP is said to have crores of followers on social media platforms, but questions were raised regarding the crowd at Jantar Mantar. Although there was less social media noise in the Congress demonstration, a large number of workers were seen present on the streets. Because of this, a debate broke out on social media whether digital popularity alone can prove the strength of a movement, or whether the real test lies in the crowd on the streets and the organizational capacity.

After all, what does the picture say?

From Jantar Mantar in Delhi to Kurukshetra in Haryana, the echo of issues related to youth and education system was heard on Saturday. The only difference was that one demonstration was in the news due to the power of social media, while the other was seen making headlines due to police action and political confrontation on the streets. Now both the sides are preparing for the next phase of movements and eyes will be on whose voice proves to be more effective in the coming days.