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You’re Not Cockroaches”: Shashi Tharoor’s Powerful Message to Gen Z

A political movement named after a cockroach sounds like satire. And at first, it was. But within days, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) exploded across social media, attracting thousands of young supporters frustrated with examination controversies, recruitment delays, and what many see as a broken system. Just when the movement…

MyLifeXP · Jun 5

Saurav Das, Vijeta Dahiya, Ashutosh Ranka: Check hidden connection behind Cockroach Janta Party spokespersons

Cockroach Janta Party spokespersons: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), the youth-led movement that gained rapid traction online in recent weeks, has announced three official spokespersons ahead of its planned June 6 protest in Delhi. The appointments of journalist Saurav Das, political researcher and filmmaker Vijeta Dahiya, and former management consultant…

The Economic Times · Jun 4

At CJP’s first presser, questions on funding, June 6 protest and politics

Journalists filed into the Deputy Speaker Hall at the Constitution Club of India well before the stipulated time. Seating ran out quickly, with some journalists settling on the floor.

Newslaundry · Jun 4

South Central 77: Karnataka after Siddaramaiah and rise of Cockroach Janta Party

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss the cabinet change in Karnataka and what Siddaramaiah’s resignation will mean for the state’s politics. They are joined by professor and commentator Prithvi Datta Chandra Shobhi.

Newslaundry · May 31

Sonam Wangchuk rejects Ladakh LG's claims, reaffirms support to 'Cockroach Janta Party'

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has strongly refuted claims made by Ladakh Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena. Wangchuk stated his meeting with the LG was cordial and friendly, unlike the LG's public post. He defended his comparison of Ladakh with Manipur and reaffirmed his support for the 'Cockroach Party'. Wangchuk believes the LG's…

The Economic Times · May 28

Delhi HC to hear plea on Friday against blocking of Cockroach Janta Party's X handle

The Delhi High Court will hear a petition on Friday. Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, is challenging the blocking of his group's X account. The satirical digital outfit was launched following remarks attributed to the Chief Justice of India. The group aims to amplify youth concerns and…

The Economic Times · May 28

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 · May 27

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 · May 26

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 · May 26

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 · May 24