Archive · 20 Jul 2026
India's 'Cockroach Movement' Founder Detained Amid Protests
In India, a group called the 'cockroach movement' is protesting and wants the education minister to step down.
The founder of this group, Abhijeet Dipke, was taken by the police.
Meanwhile, two leaders of the group met with the health minister, J.P. Nadda, for a short time.
The health minister said he would talk to others about the protesters' demands.
The protesters are waiting to see what happens next.
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of India's 'cockroach movement,' was detained by police.
Two leaders of the movement met with Health Minister J.P. Nadda for 10 minutes.
Protesters demand the resignation of the education minister.
Nadda assured the protesters he would discuss their demands internally.
The protests are ongoing as the government considers the demands.
- Who
- Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, J.P. Nadda
- What
- Detention of the founder of the 'cockroach movement' and talks between protesters and the health minister
- When
- July 20
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- Protests demanding the resignation of the education minister
Protesters
Government
Demands for Resignation
Protesters
Protesters demand the resignation of the education minister.
Government
The government is engaging in talks but has not yet agreed to the resignation.
- Founder's Name
- Abhijeet Dipke
- Health Minister
- J.P. Nadda
- Protesters' Demand
- Resignation of the education minister
- Meeting Duration
- 10 minutes
- Date
- July 20