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CJP Protest Faces Reunite in New Instagram Video Amid October Delhi Rally

By Garvit Bhirani

The trio that gained notoriety during the July Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests reappeared together in a new Instagram video posted on October 10. The clip, shared by user Abhinav Bisht, shows Muhammad Shan and Nikhil Verma standing beside him in front of a barricade, with music from their earlier protest reels playing in the background. Bisht captioned the post “Ready for Season 2,” suggesting a return of the viral personalities who drew online attention during the July demonstrations.

The July protests focused on the NEET‑UG paper leak controversy and called for accountability in the education system, including demands for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The October rally, which attracted more than 7,000 detainees, demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Critics have raised concerns about voter deletions, while the Election Commission maintains that the exercise is part of its verification process.

Bisht, who has amassed more than 900,000 followers through his protest reels, has become one of the recognizable faces of the earlier agitation. The new video has already accumulated over 16 million views on Instagram. Comments on the post include “Biggest collab ever,” “Legends in one frame,” and “Wildcard entry.”

The October protest was held at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, where Delhi Police denied permission citing public‑order concerns and procedural compliance. The capital experienced heightened security and restrictions during the event.