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CJI Surya Kant's ‘cockroach’ remark returns to focus as MP says ‘thanks’ amid CJP march
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CJI Surya Kant made a remark in May using 'cockroaches' and 'parasites' to describe some jobless youth.
Sanjay Raut (Shiv Sena UBT, Rajya Sabha MP) thanked CJI Surya Kant for the resulting protest movement.
The Cockroach Janta Party formed as satire after the remark and led a march toward Parliament on July 20, 2026.
CJP demands include resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET-UG paper leaks.
Security forces stopped thousands of CJP supporters during the 'Sansad Chalo' march.
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