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Cockroach Janta Party
AbbreviationCJP
PresidentAbhijeet Dipke
Spokesperson
  • Saurav Das
  • Vijeta Dahiya
  • Ashutosh Ranka
FounderAbhijeet Dipke
Founded16 May 2026; 4 months ago (2026-05-16)
IdeologyPolitical satire
SloganVoice of the Lazy & Unemployed
ECI StatusNot Registered
Website
cockroachjantaparty.org

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP; lit. 'Cockroach People's Party') is an Indian satirical political movement founded on 16 May 2026 by Abhijeet Dipke, a political communications strategist who formerly worked with the Aam Aadmi Party. During a Supreme Court hearing concerning fake professional degrees and institutional criticism, CJP emerged in response to remarks made by the incumbent Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, on 15 May 2026, in which he criticized fraudulent credentials by drawing an analogy that compared certain confrontational activists and unemployed youth to "cockroaches" and "parasites of society", an analogy that sparked immediate national outrage and led to the creation of the satirical protest movement.[1] The name is a wordplay parodying the ruling party in India, the Bharatiya Janata Party.[2] Within days of its founding, the movement garnered over 350,000 sign-ups and over 20 million followers on Instagram.[3] The movement has also engaged in offline activities, with volunteers participating in protests and clean-up drives dressed in cockroach costumes.[2] Though the movement is not registered as a political party with the Election Commission of India, it campaigns against broader societal, economic, and political issues affecting the Indian youth.[4]

Background and formation[edit | edit source]

Background[edit | edit source]

The origin of the movement is tied to a contempt plea filed in Supreme Court of India against Delhi High Court for delay in designation of senior advocate title. A two-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi refused to hear the case, remarking that the court was waiting for an appropriate case to direct CBI investigation of lawyers practicing under fake degrees.[5] While reprimanding the petitioner's lawyer for unprofessional conduct in reference to language used on social media as well as use of "frivolous" litigation targeting judiciary system,[6][5] Kant drew parallels to unemployed individuals that turn to social media, media and public activism to attack government institutions, comparing them to "cockroaches" and "parasites". This drew widespread backlash.[7][8][9]

There are already parasites of society who attack the system, and you want to join hands with them? There are youngsters like cockroaches; they don’t get any employment, and they don’t have any place in a profession. Some of them become media, some of them become social media, some of them become RTI activists, some of them become other activists, and they start attacking everyone… And you people file contempt petitions.[8]

Kant issued a clarification stating that his remarks had been misquoted and that he was specifically criticising individuals who had entered the "legal, media, social media, and other noble professions" using fake degrees, and that he considered India's youth very highly.[10][11][6] Despite the clarification, the controversial "cockroach" label stuck with youth.[12]

Social media beginnings[edit | edit source]

Digital communications strategist Abhijeet Dipke decided to turn the "insult" around and use it as a tool for protest, launching the "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP) online on 16 May 2026, as a satirical parody of the ruling political establishment. The CJP created a mock political platform that rapidly exploded in popularity across social media.[13] Dipke stated in an interview with India Today that the Chief Justice's comments were particularly hurtful because they came from the custodian of the Constitution, who is tasked with protecting freedom of expression.[14]

The name "Cockroach Janta Party" is a direct reference to the CJI's remarks, as well as a play on the ruling party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP),[15] as a "platform for all the 'cockroaches' out there" listing the eligibility criteria as being unemployed, lazy, chronically online, and able to rant professionally.[16] The party's website went live on 16 May under the tagline "Voice of the Lazy & Unemployed".[17] Dipke claimed that the CJP is not affiliated with any political organisation and intends to serve as a "platform" for young Indians who feel left out of mainstream politics.[18]

Dipke used artificial intelligence (AI) tools like Claude and ChatGPT to design the website and the manifesto,[15] as well as AI-generated images that were used to promote the movement.[19] The movement grew rapidly on social media platforms. Within 78 hours of launch, the Instagram account crossed 3 million followers. It then surpassed 10 million in under five days, overtaking the official handle of the BJP.[14] As of 22 May 2026, the account had over 20 million followers.[20] By October 2026, the movement had over 25 million followers on Instagram and more than 400,000 on X.[21]

Founder[edit | edit source]

Abhijeet Dipke was born on 29 September 1995 in Aurangabad, Maharashtra.[22][23] Dipke earned a bachelor's degree in Journalism in Pune.[24][23] He then moved to the United States and completed a Master of Science in Public Relations from Boston University.[25]

Between 2020 and 2023, Dipke worked as a volunteer with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) social media team. During the 2020 Delhi Legislative Assembly election, which AAP won under Arvind Kejriwal's leadership, he made meme-based digital content aimed at young voters. He also served as a communication advisor for the Delhi government's education department.[26] He left AAP in 2023 to study abroad.

Leadership[edit | edit source]

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has three official spokespersons: Saurav Das, Vijeta Dahiya, and Ashutosh Ranka.[27]

Ideology[edit | edit source]

The CJP describes itself as "a political front of the youth, by the youth, for the youth: Secular, Socialist, Democratic, and Lazy."[10] Dipke has stated that the campaign is not interested in becoming a traditional political party and has no interest in inducting established politicians into the platform, noting that "Gen Z wouldn't like it if current politicians joined the CJP."[14]

The party's vision on its website is stated by Dipke as: "We are not here to set up another PM CARES, holiday in Davos on the taxpayer's salary slip, or rebrand corruption as 'strategic spending.' We are here to ask, loudly, repeatedly, in writing, where the money went." Further, its mission is described as: "Build a party for the young people who keep getting called lazy, chronically online, and, most recently, cockroaches. That's it. That's the mission. The rest is satire."[28]

The party has released a formal five-point manifesto:[17][10][29]

Additional points suggested by activist Anjali Bhardwaj and accepted by the party include:[29]

  • The party shall be answerable under the RTI Act
  • It shall not establish a "secret Cockroach CARES Fund" (in reference to the controversial PM CARES Fund)

Membership[edit | edit source]

The eligibility criteria for joining the CJP are deliberately satirical:[10]

  • Unemployed ("by force, by choice, or by principle")
  • Lazy ("refers only to physical activity")
  • Chronically online ("at least 11 hours daily, including bathroom breaks")
  • Ability to rant professionally ("content must be sharp, honest, and point at something that matters")

The party states that religion, caste, and gender are not considered in the membership process.[10]

Reception[edit | edit source]

The movement has attracted attention and support from several public figures and politicians across different states, while also drawing criticism and legal action.[31]

Supporters[edit | edit source]

Within days of its launch, two Trinamool Congress MPs, Mahua Moitra and Kirti Azad, expressed interest in joining the party and were welcomed by the CJP's social media handle. Moitra stated she wished to join "besides being a card-carrying member of the Anti-National Party".[29]

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav commented on the movement on social media by posting: "BJP banam CJP" (BJP versus CJP).[32]

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor described the CJP as a "revelation" of youth frustration regarding unemployment, inflation, and the NEET(UG) paper leaks. Tharoor criticised the blocking of CJP's X handle as "disastrous" for democracy, arguing that satirical and humorous outlets are healthy for expressing public dissatisfaction. He noted that the phenomenon signals Gen Z's restlessness and presents an opportunity for the political opposition to channel this discontent into mainstream electoral politics.[33]

Activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan also supported the movement, stating that Chief Justice Kant's comments "reflected deep-rooted prejudice and antipathy towards activists and youth in general."[15] Bhushan urged the CJP to use its platforms to highlight the NEET paper leak, demand accountability from Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and call for a "right to employment" law providing jobs or unemployment allowances for citizens between 21 and 60 years of age.[14] YouTuber Dhruv Rathee also extended support, stating in a YouTube Short that he would soon join the collective.[14] Other prominent figures who expressed support or engagement with the movement include social activist Anjali Bhardwaj.[29]

Several figures from the Indian film and comedy industries also supported or engaged with the movement on social media. Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, comedian Kunal Kamra, and actresses Konkona Sen Sharma, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Dia Mirza, and Esha Gupta expressed support for the movement, primarily by following and sharing content from the party's official social media handles.[34][14]

On 23 May 2026, environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk expressed support for the Cockroach Janata Party movement, describing himself as an "honorary cockroach" and urging the government to address concerns raised by young people rather than suppressing online dissent.[35] On 2 June 2026, he announced plans to participate in the Cockroach Janata Party's proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on 6 June 2026.[36]

On 24 May 2026, social activist Anna Hazare expressed support for young people backing the Cockroach Janata Party, stating that the government should encourage such youth participation rather than ignore it. Hazare said that “youth power is national power” and urged the Centre to listen to the concerns raised by them.[37][38]

On 25 May 2026, Trinamool Congress leaders Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee expressed support for the Cockroach Janata Party. Party spokesperson Derek O'Brien stated that the party was “fighting a good fight” and described the movement as a reflection of youth concerns and online political dissent in India.[39]

Social media users also began posting with the hashtag #MainBhiCockroach (transl. 'I too am a cockroach').[19]

Criticism and skepticism[edit | edit source]

Critics have dismissed the CJP as online political theatre, pointing to Dipke's past association with the Aam Aadmi Party and arguing that the collective is a carefully packaged digital campaign rather than a spontaneous rebellion.[2] Some analysts question whether its rapid growth reflects genuine grassroots mobilisation or social media amplification, noting that viral movements often struggle to sustain momentum beyond initial online attention.[15][40] Social media users remain divided: some label the CJP "mere meme politics," while others describe it as "the first party in the country which at least understands the pain of the youth."[16]

Conspiracy theories, attacks and threats[edit | edit source]

In reaction to the rise of the CJP, several conspiracy theories have emerged attacking the movement. Without naming the CJP, union minister Kiren Rijiju stated on X, "I pity those who seek their followers in social media from Pakistan & George Soros gang".[30] Union minister Sukanta Majumdar alleged that 49% of CJP followers are from Pakistan and only 9% are from India.[41] However, a screen recording from Dipke shows that over 94% of the audience is Indian.[42] Independent estimation also shows a predominantly Indian audience.[43] Dipke also claimed that he has received death threats via WhatsApp from anonymous numbers. According to screenshots shared by him, the messages allegedly asked him to shut down the party's social media accounts or join the BJP, while also threatening to kill him in the United States.[44]

In May 2026, a petition was filed in the Supreme Court of India, seeking investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into activities of the party as well as fake advocates and fraudulent law degrees, which was subsequently dismissed.[45][46] In the same month, a criminal public interest litigation petition was filed by a Karnataka BJP worker in the Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court alleging 'anti-national activities' seeking an investigation by the National Investigation Agency and Enforcement Directorate against Dipke, as well as Dipke's extradition to India and suspension of social media accounts of the party, which was also dismissed.[47][48]

In response to the conspiracy theories, Dipke has stated, "To protect their interests, they want to defame, demean and discredit the movement even before it begins, even before it takes form, because they have this paranoia that the Indian Gen Z will get on the streets someday. India's unemployment rate has been at an all-time high. Rather than trying to create enough employment, what are you doing? You are [indulging in] fear-mongering — look, they will do something like Nepal or Bangladesh".[30]

Social media and Internet restrictions[edit | edit source]

On 21 May 2026, the Cockroach Janta Party's official X account was withheld in India in response to a legal demand.[49] The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) ordered the restriction under Section 69(A) of the Information Technology Act, 2000, acting on inputs from the Intelligence Bureau (IB). The IB cited "national security concerns" and a threat to the "sovereignty of India", arguing that CJP's content was inflammatory and gaining rapid traction among youth. The block command was reportedly issued when the account had around 90,000 followers, and officials indicated that a process to block the party's Instagram account was also underway.[50] Minutes after being taken down, the party came back with a new handle titled, "Cockroach is Back".[51]

On 23 May 2026, the official website was taken down, allegedly by the Indian government.[19] This happened after the website had started an online petition demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following the NEET 2026 Paper leak.[52] The website came back online on 25 May.[30]

On 24 May 2026, Abhijeet Dipke said that the Cockroach Janata Party's Instagram page and his personal Instagram account had been hacked, temporarily disrupting the party's presence on the platform.[53]

On 26 May 2026, Dipke moved the Delhi High Court challenging the blocking of the party's X account in India. According to reports, the account had been withheld following a direction from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology citing national security concerns. Dipke sought judicial intervention against the action.[54]

On 7 July 2026, the Delhi High Court ordered the unblocking of the CJP's X account, with Dipke calling it a "big victory for free speech".[55]

On 23 July 2026, the Union government restored the CJP's Instagram account after advising that action should be limited to specific posts rather than the entire account.[56]

In September 2026, CJP leaders accused Meta of censoring their posts under government pressure.[57] In October 2026, ahead of the planned October 10 protest, Dipke alleged that the government had asked Meta to restrict CJP-related accounts, stating: "Why the dictator is so scared? He can't control Instagram like mainstream media so ordering to restrict anything related to CJP."[58]

Campaigns and protests[edit | edit source]

School Thik Karo (August 2026)[edit | edit source]

On Independence Day 2026, the CJP launched the "School Thik Karo" (Fix the Schools) campaign to improve the condition of government schools in villages.[59] The campaign resulted in tangible outcomes, including a village school receiving its first computer and benches, and the suspension of a school principal in Limbala village, Hingoli district.[60]

Kya Bolti Public (September–October 2026)[edit | edit source]

The CJP launched a nationwide listening tour called "Kya Bolti Public" (What the Public Says) starting 1 September 2026. For two to three months, CJP members travelled across India to meet young people and ordinary citizens, focusing on education, unemployment, and institutional accountability.[61][62]

Jantar Mantar protests (June–July 2026)[edit | edit source]

On 6 June 2026, the Cockroach Janata Party led a protest at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi that called for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET 2026 Paper leak.[63] Protestors expressed concerns regarding the examination administration, transparency and issues related to the Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) On-Screen Marking (OSM) evaluation system.[64] A second protest was held on 20 June 2026, where Dipke vowed to continue the agitation until Pradhan resigned.[65]

On 19 June 2026, Dipke wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging Rs 1 crore compensation for families of students who died by suicide amid examination controversies.[66] The sustained protests led to the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in July 2026.[21]

October 2026 protests[edit | edit source]

In October 2026, the CJP shifted focus to electoral reforms, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over a controversial voter roll revision that critics said amounted to electoral manipulation. The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) had resulted in about 130 million names being dropped from the voter list.[67][68]

On 10 October 2026, a planned march to Jantar Mantar was thwarted by police, who detained hundreds of protesters, journalists, and lawyers. Delhi Police enforced a lockdown in much of the city, with at least 45 metro stations closed, more than 240 trains cancelled, and internet services curtailed around the protest site. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and senior leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were detained at the airport upon arrival from Mumbai.[68] The UN Human Rights Office expressed concern over the mass detentions and called on Indian authorities to respect the right to peaceful assembly.[68]

The leaders were released on 11 October 2026 on the condition that they would not engage in breach of peace for one year. Dipke stated after his release: "Modi, as PM, is an embarrassment to India" and affirmed that "the CJP will neither back down nor be intimidated."[69]

AI-generated images and deepfakes[edit | edit source]

Several AI-generated media went viral during the CJP protests:

  • PM Modi meeting image (June 2026): A blurry image purporting to show Prime Minister Narendra Modi shaking hands with Deepke circulated widely online. Fact-checking outlet BOOM found no credible evidence supporting the photo's authenticity, and analysis by the Deepfakes Analysis Unit (DAU) using AI detection tools such as Sightengine and AI or Not found strong indications that the image was AI-generated.[70] Deepke himself rejected the claim, stating that such a meeting would have been unlikely given the protocols involved. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut shared the image before later deleting his post.[70]
  • Signed bond image (October 2026): An image claiming to show a bond signed by Deepke promising to "keep the peace" went viral. The Quint's fact-check found that the official seal of the Executive Magistrate contained the text "Saspameva Jayate" instead of "Satyameva Jayate," a telltale sign of AI generation. The image was traced to OpenAI tools through SynthID watermark detection.[71]
  • Fake newspaper clipping on Deepke's death (July 2026): Delhi Police issued a clarification terming a newspaper clipping circulating on social media that falsely claimed Deepke's death as fabricated. Police warned of strict legal action against those creating and spreading such misinformation.[72]
  • "Dimagi Naxal" graphic (September 2026): Saurav Das posted an AI-generated graphic on X that falsely attributed a statement to BJP leader and Senior Advocate Gaurav Bhatia, in which Bhatia allegedly called Swatantra Bhardwaj—an accused in an assault case involving a CJP activist's father—a "Dimagi Naxal." Bhatia filed a ₹2 crore civil defamation suit against Das, Ranka, Deepke, and the CJP. The Delhi High Court recorded undertakings from Das and Ranka to remove the post, and issued summons to the CJP leaders.
  • Woman's morphed images with Modi (September–October 2026): A First Information Report (FIR) was registered against the CJP after a 25-year-old content creator alleged that her photograph was "unauthorisedly harvested" and morphed using AI face-swapping tools to place her face alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The woman, a resident of Budh Vihar Phase 2, stated she was in "absolute distress, fear, and trauma" due to the image, which she alleged was generated by "specific organisers and key functionaries of the CJP protest." In her complaint, she named CJP spokespersons Abhijeet Dipke, Ratna Singh, and Saurav Das. The FIR, registered at the cyber police station in New Delhi district, states that the morphed banners were "publicly displayed, waved, and paraded" at Jantar Mantar, with derogatory slogans and vulgar comments made against her. The woman submitted photos and videos as evidence, and police are investigating the case.[73]
  • Jaishankar deepfake (May 2026): PIB Fact Check flagged as fake an AI-generated video purporting to show External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar accusing the CJP of running anti-India campaigns from US soil and seeking the extradition of Deepke. The manipulated clip showed Jaishankar purportedly requesting President Trump to hand over CJP leadership, calling them "proxies of Iran and Pakistan." PIB clarified that Jaishankar had not made any such remarks, calling the clip a "digitally altered deepfake."[74]
  • A viral video purporting to show drone footage of a crowded Jantar Mantar was posted by Hindi daily Dainik Bhaskar on X before being deleted. BOOM found several visual inconsistencies, including blurred faces, duplicated individuals, and distorted architecture. The original video was traced to an Instagram handle that had an AI-generated label.[75]
  • A viral photograph of the protest was found to have artificially inflated the crowd size. A comparison with the original photo published by The Hindu revealed that one seated individual had been duplicated and placed in at least three different locations within the crowd.[75]

The Maharashtra Cyber Department identified more than 500 social media profiles and 429 objectionable posts linked to what it described as a coordinated cross-border disinformation campaign during the CJP protests. The investigation found that many social media accounts from Pakistan were involved in an AI-based disinformation campaign to create unrest. BOOM found that this network circulated at least 20 AI-generated deepfakes linked to the CJP protests.[76]

Separately, India Today's OSINT investigation traced how AI-generated reporters, fictional protesters, and digitally altered videos were used to shape competing narratives around the demonstrations. These synthetic personalities criticised the CJP and its demonstrations, while actual footage of women protesters was digitally manipulated, including alterations to their faces.[77] Deepke has openly acknowledged his reliance on AI for the CJP campaign. In an interview with Boston University's College of Communication, he stated: "My campaign relied heavily on AI because I did not have the resources or a professional team that could support me in designing a campaign within such a short period of time." He added that AI "can help accomplish tasks that would normally require a team of dozens of people."[78] However, Deepke also noted the limitations of AI in sensitive campaigns: "AI cannot be fully relied upon for messaging in a campaign as sensitive as this, one that focuses on freedom of expression, accountability, and transparency. For that, you need lived experiences and a deep understanding of society and the authorities you are questioning."[78]

Political impact[edit | edit source]

The CJP's rapid rise and sustained protests have had a notable impact on Indian politics. The movement's success in forcing the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan demonstrated its ability to influence government decisions.[21] The CJP also featured in discussions at the INDIA bloc partners' meeting in Delhi in June 2026, where key leaders pointed to a wave of online support for the platform. Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray questioned whether the support for CJP meant people no longer had faith in Opposition parties, while National Conference leader Omar Abdullah said the Opposition should engage with the CJP because they must be "doing something right."[79]

See also[edit | edit source]

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