# Jantar Mantar cleared as Cockroach Janta Party protests end

2026-08-07T20:12:58+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk

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According to The New Indian Express, Jantar Mantar has been cleared of protesters from the Cockroach Janta Party and the Gen Z movement, ending weeks of demonstrations. The Prime Minister publicly forgave the protesters, but his supporters have taken this as a signal to go after them. The opposition, feeling revived after years of irrelevance, sees an opportunity to press further, while the government prepares to counter-attack. The columnist warns that the end of the protests is only the conclusion of Act One, and more political drama is expected. Underlying issues including reservation policies, alleged police brutality, and disinformation remain unresolved.

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- newindianexpress.com <https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/07/what-ended-at-jantar-mantar-was-act-one>

Tags: Cockroach Janta Party, Gen Z movement, Jantar Mantar, political analysis, protests
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