A first information report (FIR) was registered in Goa over a candlelight protest held at Miramar beach, which was organized to show solidarity with students protesting against Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike.

The complaint, filed by Nilesh Salgaonkar, alleges that unidentified supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party formed an unlawful assembly and conducted the protest without prior permission, citing Section 189 and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.The protest, which took place on Monday and Tuesday, was part of a broader movement led by the Cockroach Janta Party.

Local BJP leaders, including State Vice President Narendra Sawaikar, faced criticism for derogatory remarks comparing protesters to 'cockroaches' and 'termites'.

Sawaikar's social media posts, which included an AI-generated image of insects damaging an Indian map, were deleted from Facebook but remain online on X.The BJP condemned the protests as an assault on national stability, calling for restored law and order.The incident highlights tensions between political parties and the role of social media in amplifying controversial rhetoric.The FIR underscores legal actions against unauthorized gatherings, while the BJP's response reflects its stance against perceived dissent.The article also notes the broader context of nationwide protests and the polarizing language used by political figures to describe opposing groups.