Anti-low appraisal, ‘chaatu’ colleague, 'Baddie' party: How Cockroach Janta Party has opened a can of worms
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) emerged as a satirical response to remarks made by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, who compared certain youth to 'cockroaches.' This movement quickly gained traction on social media, surpassing the popularity of established political parties. Various other satirical parties have since formed, reflecting the frustrations of young people in today's society.
- ▪The Cockroach Janta Party was founded by Abhijeet Dipke in response to comments made by CJI Surya Kant.
- ▪CJP's social media presence grew rapidly, amassing over 18 million followers on Instagram.
- ▪Other satirical parties, like the Corporate Janta Party and Oggy Janta Party, have emerged to address various social issues.
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Anti-low appraisal, ‘chaatu’ colleague, 'Baddie' party: How Cockroach Janta Party has opened a can of wormsNo one knew a statement by CJI using the word ‘cockroach’ while talking about the youth would lead to a social media wave that would surpass BJP's popularity.Published on: May 22, 2026 2:37 PM ISTBy Nayanika SenguptaShare viaCopy link From what some boomers might describe as the gutters of internet outrage for Gen Z, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) emerged as a quirky response by the younger generation to recent remarks on youth by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant.
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