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From memes to political movement, India's 'Cockroach' party leads youth revolt

India's Cockroach Janata Party began life as a series of internet memes and has grown into a real-life movement, bringing together young people angry about unemployment and alleged exam fraud. What began five weeks ago as a satirical response to comments by India's chief justice has become a fast-growing campaign…

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Sonam Wangchuk's health worsens on fifth day of fast as CJP protest gathers momentum

Activist Sonam Wangchuk's health is declining on his fifth day of hunger strike, with low blood sugar and pressure. The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) holds the government responsible and demands the Education Minister's resignation. Meanwhile, students from AISA also continue their fast, with some advised to stop due to health…

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Keep me away from all this, I'm an artist: Singer Diljit Dosanjh on CJP protests at Jantar Mantar

Diljit Dosanjh has clarified his stance on the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar, stating he is an artist and not a politician. Dosanjh, who previously supported the farmers' protest, distanced himself from the current demonstrations concerning exam irregularities and the NEET paper leak, emphasizing his role in…

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CJP protest day 12: Wangchuk says stable but tired; AISA flags health concerns of fasting students

The Cockroach Janata Party's protest at Jantar Mantar continues, with activist Sonam Wangchuk on day four of his hunger strike. Students associated with AISA are also fasting, with some reporting deteriorating health, including low blood sugar and blood pressure. Concerns are mounting over alleged examination system irregularities and a lack…

The Economic Times

CJP protest day 11: Dipke claims police blocking entry; Wangchuk's health deteriorates on fast

The Cockroach Janata Party's protest at Jantar Mantar enters its eleventh day amidst allegations of heavy police restrictions on supporters. Activist Sonam Wangchuk's health is deteriorating on his hunger strike, with his blood sugar dropping significantly. The CJP founder also raised concerns about exam paper leaks, questioning the government's competence.…

The Economic Times

Cockroach Janata Party is BJP's C team: Suspended Bareilly city magistrate Alankar Agnihotri

Suspended official Alankar Agnihotri labelled the Cockroach Janata Party the BJP's 'C team'. He also raised concerns about missing funds from Ram Temple donations. Agnihotri supported questioning of police encounters, citing the Brahmin community's experience. He indicated his Morcha might contest 270 seats in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

The Economic Times

Hundreds don masks as supporters of India’s viral ‘Cockroach People’s Party’ stage first protest

Hundreds of supporters of the Cockroach Janata Party, an online joke that drew millions across India, gathered for the first time in New Delhi on Saturday (6 June), taking the social media movement off screens and into its biggest real-world test yet.

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Supporters of India's Gen Z 'cockroach' party stage first protest in New Delhi

Hundreds of mostly young Indians gathered in New Dehli on Saturday for the first street protest organised by the Cockroach Janata Party – a movement which began as an online joke but has quickly gained momentum among Indian youth disillusioned with their education, employment and economic prospects.

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Viral party for India’s ‘cockroaches’ holds first major protest in Delhi after founder flies in from US

The Cockroach Janata Party has already seen some social media accounts blocked by the Modi government, but has been granted permission for New Delhi demonstration

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Rapper Santy Sharma Questions Credibility of Cockroach Janata Party Amid Online Buzz

The Indian political scene has recently witnessed the rise of an unusual and highly discussed movement — the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP). Launched in May 2026 by US-based Abhijeet Dipke, the party quickly gained traction among young Indians, with social media users creating reels, sharing memes, and filling out online…

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Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke’s Maharashtra residence gets police protection

Abhijeet Dipke’s Maharashtra residence gets police protection: Police have provided round-the-clock security at the residence of Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the online 'Cockroach Janata Party,' in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The move aims to manage public interest and prevent crowding, as the party's digital presence, addressing issues like unemployment and paper leaks,…

The Economic Times

‘I started a joke…now I get death threats’: Abhijeet Dipke on India’s Cockroach Party

What began as a tweet has snowballed into one of India’s most unexpected political phenomena. Abhijeet Dipke, who spoke to Newslaundry from Boston, is the unlikely founder of the Cockroach Janata Party. Within a week, this satirical movement amassed over a million registered members and about 500,000 signatures on a…

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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…

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