BOOM found that this network circulated at least 20 AI-generated deepfakes linked to the CJP protests. The fabricated videos claimed that soldiers had resigned over the crackdown, accused students of working with external forces, or criticised the government’s handling of the protests. Pradhan resigned on July 25 as education minister following weeks of nationwide protests over alleged examination paper leaks led by the CJP. Delete EditDeepfakes Linking The CJP Protest To PakistanThe pro-Pak network also attempted to portray the CJP movement as backed by or influenced by Pakistan. Delete EditDuring its weekly media briefing on July 24, 2026, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it had “no information to share” when asked about allegations of foreign funding behind the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.