Public-interest record
Movement timeline
A factual sequence of verified events, without opinion or speculation.
- verified
Satirical youth campaign begins online
AP reported that the Cockroach Janta Party campaign began in May after a Supreme Court remark prompted an online backlash.
Associated Press movement explainer [B] - verified
Campaign develops a street presence
AP reported smaller protests across cities and university campuses during June, followed by a sustained New Delhi sit-in.
Associated Press movement explainer [B] - verified
Parliament march and police action
AP reported tear gas and baton use as thousands attempted to march. Human Rights Watch later documented injuries and called for an impartial investigation.
Associated Press report [B] - verified
Delegation presents memorandum
AP and NDTV reported that Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda received a protest delegation and its demands.
NDTV government-outreach report [B] - verified
Large sit-in continues
AP reporters described thousands continuing the central New Delhi sit-in and reported a government announcement of fast-track courts for paper-leak cases.
Associated Press latest report [B]