Zakir Naik To Greta Thunberg: Who is Backing The Cockroach Janata Party’s Protest?

From Zakir Naik and Greta Thunberg to Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal, Uddhav Thackeray and other public figures, a range of voices have expressed support for the CJP protest movement. Republic Media Network examines their statements, videos and social media posts to trace the different voices backing the demonstrations and the political debate surrounding them.

The CJP protest began in June over demands for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation following the NEET paper leak controversy. As the demonstrations continue, questions around political dissent, support for the movement and opposition to the elected government have become part of the wider debate. Watch the statements and public reactions that have brought the movement into focus.