The CJP Movement of the "Cockroaches" and Their Uprising Beyond Mass Arrests

The Jantar Mantar siege in New Delhi on October 10, 2026, orchestrated by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), has marked a major turning point in the history of contemporary Indian politics and student activism. Organized to voice demands against NEET exam irregularities, unemployment, and to protect the right to education, this peaceful protest has transcended strict government crackdowns to capture global attention.

The Delhi Siege and Strict Police Restrictions:

To suppress students marching toward Jantar Mantar despite a refusal of official permission, the Delhi Police imposed unprecedented restrictions. The entire Jantar Mantar area was sealed off with heavy iron barricades, and over 20,000 security personnel were deployed. A total of 57 metro stations were closed across Delhi, and mobile internet services were completely suspended within a 4 km radius of Central Delhi. Prevented from entering Jantar Mantar by these blockades, students gathered in alternative venues like Dilli Haat, Mandi House, and Connaught Place to continue their demonstration.

Mass Arrests and the Detention of Key Leaders:

In an effort to shut down the movement, the police have detained over 3,300 protesters across Delhi. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, along with core executives Sourav Das, Ashutosh Ranka, and legal cell head Ratna Singh, were taken into preventive custody right as they landed at the Delhi airport.

Furthermore, popular YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was arrested by a special police team at his residence in Gurugram, while AISA student outfit president Neha Bora, senior advocate Prashant Bhushan, Yogendra Yadav, and Dipankar Bhattacharya were detained near the INA Market.

Resonance in Tamil Nadu Politics

The waves of this Delhi protest triggered intense debates within the political landscape of Tamil Nadu.

The Stance of Vijay's TVK: 

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief, C. Joseph Vijay, extended his moral support to the CJP's anti-NEET ideology through an official statement on his social media account. However, no official representatives from his party travelled to New Delhi to directly participate at the protest site.

 The Direct Involvement of DMK: 

Moving past letters and statements, DMK Parliamentary Party Leader Kanimozhi Karunanidhi MP went directly to the Jantar Mantar protest ground to sit and demonstrate alongside the students. DMK MP A. Raja visited the hospital to personally comfort students injured during the police lathi charge. DMK President and senior leader M.K. Stalin also issued a strong statement condemning the arbitrary detentions and demanding the immediate release of the students.

International Support and a Global Victory

Global observers and international communities do not view these crackdowns as a "defeat for the students." Rather, the international arena registers this as a moral victory for their cause. Leading international news outlets like the and broadcasted the internet blackouts and metro closures as headline news.

International human rights watchdogs, including and , strongly condemned the usage of force and lathi charges on peaceful student demonstrators. The weighed in via an official briefing, urging the Indian government to allow peaceful assemblies without the threat of harassment or arbitrary arrests. 

Indian diaspora student groups in global hubs like London, Berlin, New York, Dublin, Vancouver, and Amsterdam staged solidarity rallies outside Indian embassies, while international climate activist Greta Thunberg also extended her moral support to the CJP movement during a demonstration in London.

A Moral Uprising Beyond Detentions.

As the temporary internet blackouts and Namo Bharat/metro transit restrictions are slated to lift by 10:00 PM tonight (October 10, 2026), the has announced that the defiance will continue under the leadership of alternative coordinator Ajinkya Shinde. Plans are also underway to expand the physical demonstrations to other major state capitals, including Mumbai's historic August Kranti Maidan.

Though physical spaces were temporarily restricted by state machinery, the student body succeeded in thrusting their demands for educational reform onto the world stage. Ultimately, the Jantar Mantar protest stands as a resounding democratic victory that grew stronger in the face of mass arrests.

-Yozen Balki 

How to Disable Intrusive Wallpapers and Ads on Your Mobile Lock Screen

Take Back Control of Your Phone!

Have you ever unlocked your mobile phone only to find an unfamiliar wallpaper, a news headline, or an advertisement staring back at you?

You did not choose that picture. You did not ask for that advertisement. Yet, it appears on your screen, sometimes changing every time you unlock your phone.

It can be annoying, especially when all you want is a simple, clean lock screen with your favourite photograph or wallpaper.

The good news is that you can usually disable this feature in a few simple steps.

Let's understand why it happens and how to stop it.

1. Why Does Your Mobile Phone Display Unwanted Wallpapers?

Many Android smartphone manufacturers provide a feature that automatically changes the lock screen wallpaper.

Depending on your phone's brand and software version, this feature may be called:

- Glance

- Lock Screen Magazine

- Wallpaper Carousel

- Dynamic Lock Screen

These services may display photographs, news headlines, entertainment content, promotional messages, and advertisements.

Although some users enjoy seeing fresh images every day, others find the experience intrusive.

The problem is not simply the wallpaper itself. It is the feeling that your personal device is displaying content you never requested.

Your smartphone should serve your needs, not constantly compete for your attention.

2. How to Disable Unwanted Wallpapers on a Realme Phone

If you are using android smart phones,

Step 1: Open Settings

Unlock your phone and open the Settings application.

Step 2: Find Home Screen & Lock Screen

Look for the option called Home screen & Lock screen.

The exact name may vary depending on your phone's software version.

Step 3: Search for Lock Screen Magazine

Look for an option called Lock Screen Magazine.

On some versions, the relevant feature may have a different name or may be located under another settings menu.

Step 4: Turn It Off

If you find the Lock Screen Magazine option, open it and switch the feature off.

Your phone should then stop automatically changing the lock screen wallpaper through that service.

You can select your own preferred wallpaper instead.

Important: The exact menu path may differ between Realme models and software versions. If you cannot find the option, use the Settings search bar and search for terms such as Magazine, Lock Screen, or Wallpaper.

3. What If You Are Using Another Android Phone?

The procedure is similar on many other Android smartphones, but the feature names differ.

Here are some examples:

- Xiaomi and Redmi: Look for Wallpaper Carousel or Glance, depending on the model and software version.

- Vivo: Look for Lock Screen Poster or a similar lock screen content feature.

- Samsung: Check Wallpaper services or Dynamic Lock Screen settings.

- Realme: Look for Lock Screen Magazine or related lock screen wallpaper settings.

These are possible names, not universal menu paths. Some models may not include these features.

If you cannot locate the setting, search for the relevant term in your phone's Settings application.

4. What If Advertisements Continue to Appear?

Turning off a dynamic wallpaper service may not eliminate every advertisement on your phone.

If advertisements continue to appear, try to identify where they originate.

A. Advertisements on the lock screen

Check whether the lock screen wallpaper service is still enabled.

B. Advertisements inside applications

Some free applications display advertisements while you use them. These advertisements are separate from the lock screen wallpaper service.

C. Notifications containing advertisements

If an unwanted advertisement arrives as a notification, identify the application that sent it. You can usually disable promotional notifications through that application's notification settings.

D. Full-screen advertisements appearing unexpectedly

If advertisements appear even when you are not using an application, check recently installed applications and review their permissions. An unfamiliar application may be responsible.

Do not install unknown applications that promise to remove advertisements without first checking whether they are trustworthy.

5. Your Smartphone, Your Choice

Modern smartphones offer extraordinary convenience. We use them for communication, education, entertainment, banking, photography, and countless other activities.

However, convenience should not mean surrendering control over every part of our digital experience.

A lock screen is one of the first things we see when we pick up our phones. It can display a family photograph, an inspiring quotation, a beautiful landscape, or simply a clean background.

There is no reason to accept unwanted content if the feature can be disabled.

Technology should respect our preferences and help us use our time wisely.

We do not need every available feature switched on. Sometimes, a better digital experience begins by switching off the things we never wanted in the first place.

So, if your mobile phone keeps displaying unwanted wallpapers, news content, or advertisements on its lock screen, do not assume that you must live with them.

Open your phone's Settings, locate the relevant lock screen wallpaper service, and disable it if the option is available.

A few simple changes can give you a cleaner, more personal smartphone experience.

Remember: Your phone belongs to you. You should have the freedom to decide what appears on its screen.

-Chitha Satguru 

Yozen Balki

Yozen Mind | Psychology, Self-Development and Digital Awareness