TMC's Mahua Moitra and Kirti Azad join ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ amid row over CJI remarks
TMC leaders Mahua Moitra and Kirti Azad have joined the satirical 'Cockroach Janta Party' following controversial remarks made by Chief Justice Surya Kant. The party, which has gained significant traction online, describes itself as a political front for the youth. The CJI later clarified that his comments were misinterpreted and not aimed at the youth of India.
- ▪Mahua Moitra and Kirti Azad joined the 'Cockroach Janta Party' after CJI Surya Kant referred to some youth as 'cockroaches'.
- ▪The Cockroach Janta Party is a satirical political front that gained over 40,000 members shortly after its launch.
- ▪CJI Surya Kant clarified that his remarks were misinterpreted and were directed at individuals using fake credentials, not at unemployed youth.
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TMC's Mahua Moitra and Kirti Azad join ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ amid row over CJI remarksThe Cockroach Janta Party is an unofficial, satirical online political front created after remarks made by chief justice Surya Kant. It has 40,000 members.Updated on: May 18, 2026 9:50 AM ISTBy Anita GoswamiShare viaCopy link Trinamool Congress leaders Mahua Moitra and Kirti Azad have joined the ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ days after chief justice Surya Kant called the youth of the country “cockroaches.”TMC's Mahua Moitra joined the Cockroach Janta Party. (ANI/ @CJP_2029/X)The controversy began last week during a court hearing. “There are youngsters like cockroaches, who don't get any employment or have any place in profession.
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