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(Part 1) From Jantar Mantar to Every Feed: The Funniest CJP Protest Placards That Led to Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation

The CJP protest at Jantar Mantar will be remembered as one of the biggest student-led movements in recent Indian history. While the demonstrations eventually culminated in the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, another story was unfolding online. Gen Z wasn't just protesting, they were creating content. Armed with cardboard, markers, and years of internet culture, protesters turned ordinary placards into viral memes. From relationship jokes to savage political roasts, these signs quickly escaped Jantar Mantar and flooded Instagram, X, Reddit, and WhatsApp. Here are five of the funniest placards that stole the internet.