Mamata Banerjee, after Bengal loss, extends support to Cockroach Janta Party
Mamata Banerjee has expressed support for the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) following the Trinamool Congress's defeat in the West Bengal elections. The CJP, founded by Abhijeet Dipke, gained popularity on social media as a satirical movement. It emerged in response to controversial remarks by the Chief Justice of India and has campaigned against issues in the education sector.
- ▪Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee have shown support for the Cockroach Janta Party.
- ▪The CJP was founded by Abhijeet Dipke and gained traction after its launch on May 16.
- ▪The movement arose from remarks made by the Chief Justice of India that were interpreted as derogatory towards unemployed youths.
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Mamata Banerjee, after Bengal loss, extends support to Cockroach Janta PartyThe Cockroach Janta Party, founded by Boston-based Abhijeet Dipke, gained traction on social media after its launch last week.Updated on: May 25, 2026 2:29 PM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee and the party's national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee have expressed support for the satirical digital collective Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), TMC Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien said on Monday.Former West Bengal chief minister shares a video message with the people and the workers of the Trinamool Congress, in Kolkata.In a post on X, O'Brien said both leaders remained focused on “fighting the good fight” amid a series of internal review meetings following the TMC’s defeat in…
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