Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

MYSTERIOUS: Cjp - You Need To See This

Cockroach Janta Party: India's youth turn judge's jab into viral political movement

A satirical political movement has gone viral amongst India's youth with an unusual mascot at the helm: the cockroach. The Cockroach Janta Party was born after India's chief justice referred to unemployed youth as "cockroaches". Though he later said he was misquoted, his comments ricocheted online. As outrage escalated, 30-year-old…

France 24

Who Is Abhijeet Dipke, Founder of Cockroach Janta Party, Behind Viral India Debate on Satire vs Political Rebellion

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of Cockroach Janta Party, is at the centre of a viral India debate on satire, youth voice and political rebellion

International Business Times UK

India's 'Cockroach' party goes viral, spotlights Gen Z worries

India's brand new Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) channeling Gen Z concerns has gone viral, overtaking Instagram followers of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), discussing issues like politics, inflation and unemployment - with a touch of humor. The group's 30-year-old founder, Abhijeet Dipke, said the CJP was so named because…

Bangkok Post

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

PIL against ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ filed in Supreme Court; CBI probe into ‘fake advocates’ sought

A Supreme Court PIL targets the 'Cockroach Janta Party' for allegedly exploiting judicial remarks for commercial gain. The petition also calls for a CBI probe into 'fake advocates' using fraudulent degrees. This action highlights concerns over the commodification of constitutional proceedings and the potential undermining of judicial sanctity through such…

The Economic Times

Centre cracked down on CJP after IB warning on possible unrest, claim Maharashtra Cong leaders

Maharashtra Congress leaders accuse the ruling BJP of suppressing public dissent by blocking social media accounts of the satirical 'Cockroach Janta Party' (CJP). The move reportedly followed an Intelligence Bureau report warning of potential unrest due to the CJP's campaign demanding the Union Education Minister's resignation over the NEET-UG paper…

The Economic Times

All accounts, website taken down: CJP founder alleges crackdown as movement claims 10 lakh sign-ups

The Cockroach Janta Party has claimed that it has come under siege. Reports suggest that their online presence, including social media accounts and their website, has either been dismantled or compromised. Founder Abhijeet Dipke has expressed frustration over the inaccessibility of all official platforms.

The Economic Times

Public response to Cockroach Janta Party should have government concerned: Prashant Kishor

The former poll strategist also asserted that although it was a "social media campaign" so far, its popularity indicated that the "trust in the system was giving way to anxiety".

The Economic Times

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

CJP can endure the meme cycle. But can it articulate what kind of India it’s fighting for?

The Modi government has decided that the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is a ‘threat’ to national security. Earlier this week, its X handle with approximately 200,000 followers was withheld in India under Section 69(A) of the IT Act after the Intelligence Bureau flagged its content as a national security risk,…

Newslaundry

Cockroach Janta Party: How an insect jibe united India’s disgruntled jobless youth

A mock political party, the Cockroach Janta Party, is gaining massive followers on social media. It represents young Indians' frustration with job scarcity and traditional politics. The movement highlights growing Gen Z resentment towards the government's employment efforts. This satirical party has captured the attention of political rivals as well.

The Economic Times

Why millions of Indians are proudly calling themselves ‘cockroaches’

The Cockroach Janta Party has become one of India’s fastest-growing movements after a Supreme Court judge compared unemployed young people to ‘cockroaches’. Shahana Yasmin reports

The Independent UK

Cockroach Janta Party's Instagram followers are now double BJP's, but it may still not beat India's political giants; UPSC teacher explains why

A satirical online group, the Cockroach Janta Party, is outperforming major Indian parties on Instagram, sparking debate on viral popularity versus electoral power. Political commentator Shekhar Dutt cautions against mistaking online engagement for on-ground support, emphasizing that Indian elections still hinge on trust, local leadership, and years of groundwork, not…

The Economic Times

Cockroach Janta Party has 80% Pak-Bangladesh followers, claim netizens; 94% are Indians, says Abhijeet Dipke

Cockroach Janta Party followers: A new Gen-Z group, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has rapidly gained millions of Instagram followers, surpassing the ruling BJP. However, social media users claim a significant portion of its audience is from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Turkey, sparking debate over bot activity and foreign influence. The CJP's…

The Economic Times

Frustrated Indian youth flock to a political party led by a cockroach

A satirical project called the Cockroach Janta Party has become a viral sensation in India

AAP

Scratching the itch: India's Cockroach party goes viral

A satirical Indian political outfit called the Cockroach Janta Party has amassed nearly 15 million followers on Instagram in less than a week.

AAP

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

‘Cockroach party’ unites millions of frustrated Indian youth

IN FULL

The Independent UK

The rise of the ‘cockroach party’ as angry youth turn to the insect to vent frustrations

The initiative’s viral success was unintentional, reflecting deep-seated frustration among the nation’s youth

AAP

A parody 'cockroach' party in India becomes major outlet for youth anger and protest

A satirical project called the Cockroach Janta Party has become a viral sensation in India

The Economic Times

India's 'Cockroach Janta Party' group goes viral, spotlights Gen Z worries

A new five-day-old group, the Cockroach Janta Party, has gone viral in India, amassing 15 million Instagram followers by discussing youth concerns like unemployment and inflation with humor. Founded by Abhijeet Dipke, the CJP aims to shift India's political discourse, giving a voice to young people who feel unheard.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Whats Hot

X Account of Satirical “Cockroach Janta Party” Withheld in India, New Account Emerges

The X (formerly Twitter) account of the viral satirical group Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has reportedly been withheld in India. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke confirmed the development, stating, “As expected Cockroach Janta Party’s account has been withheld in India.”

The Economic Times

Cockroach Janta Party's X account withheld in India hours after it surpasses BJP on Instagram with nearly 13 million followers

A new satirical political movement, Cockroach Janta Party or CJP, has taken social media by storm. CJP has surpassed the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Instagram followers. However, its X account has been withheld in India. The movement was founded by Abhijeet Dipke, a political communication strategist. CJP's manifesto includes…

The Economic Times

'Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke's post for AAP's Manish Sisodia before leaving for studies in US emerges: 'No distance will weaken my commitment...'

A satirical political movement, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), founded by former AAP volunteer Abhijeet Dipke, has gained significant traction online. Dipke, now studying in the US, launched the CJP inspired by a judge's remarks. The party's mock manifesto addressing unemployment and accountability has attracted millions of followers, even drawing…

The Economic Times

Cockroach Janta Party surpasses BJP on Instagram, has over 10 million followers: Who is CJP's founder Abhijeet Dipke and how is he linked to Arvind Kejriwal's AAP?

A satire website, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has rapidly gained over 10 million Instagram followers, surpassing India's ruling BJP. Founded by Abhijeet Dipke, the CJP emerged in response to a remark by the Chief Justice of India comparing youth to "cockroaches." The group's satirical manifesto and viral appeal have resonated…