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Media distrust emerges as a key theme among Cockroach Janta Party protesters | Ground Report from Jantar Mantar
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Protesters at the Jantar Mantar protest by the Cockroach Janta Party express distrust of the media, with some calling for less mainstream media presence and raising slogans such as "get out, you mediapersons". However, party spokesman Ashutosh Ranka calmed the situation, assuring protesters that the remaining media personnel are not biased and are only trying to cover the protest. The protest was held over alleged irregularities in major examinations.