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Cockroach Janata Party: ‘Party’ formed overnight, 1 lakh people joined in 3 days, know what is the whole matter. How A Judge’s Comment Sparked The Cockroach Janata Party Movement
Sanjeev Kumar | May 20, 2026 3:22 PM CST

'Cockroach Janata Party' (CJP) emerged on social media after a judge's 'cockroach' comment. This satirical movement raises issues like unemployment and corruption and claims to have added 1 lakh members in 3 days.

eRecently, 'Cockroach Janata Party' is being discussed a lot on Indian social media. This movement started when Supreme Court judge, Justice Surya Kant, was accused of calling Indian youth 'cockroaches' and 'parasites'. However, Justice Surya Kant later claimed that his words were misunderstood. But this one comment gave birth to a new movement on social media, which is getting tremendous support.

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'Cockroach Janata Party'

This movement, which started as a socio-political satire, soon became a big platform for youth protest. 'Cockroach Janata PartyThat is, this group named CJP spread rapidly on social media platforms like X (earlier Twitter) and Instagram. 'Cockroach Janata Party' has claimed that within just three days, around one lakh people have become members of this new 'party'.

Abhijeet Dipke

According to a report in 'The Hindu', the name of Abhijeet Dipke is emerging as the founder of this movement, who was earlier associated with the social media operations of Aam Aadmi Party. 'Cockroach Janata Party' has cemented its place on social media by using political criticism and memes. Through its posts, CJP is raising serious issues like youth unemployment, examination rigging, political corruption and lack of trust in the government system.

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Announcement of five-point policy

The party has caught the attention of social media users by describing itself as "secular, socialist, democratic and lazy". Satirical language and memes have helped spread their political views. The party's five-point policy includes demands like greater political representation for women, a ban on defecting public representatives and interference in student problems. The party continues to take a tough stance against examination scams and youth unemployment.

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Got recognition across the country

When Trinamool Congress leaders Mahua Moitra and Kirti Azad shared 'Cockroach Janata Party' memes on their social media, the party gained national recognition. Now a debate has erupted on social media whether this group that started as political satire can emerge as a real political force in India. At the same time, experts believe that 'Cockroach Janata Party' is a new way of expressing political opinions for the digital generation of India. Some social media users are also asking whether this could become another version of Nepal's 'Gen-Z revolution' in India. CJP claims that one lakh people have joined the party within three days.


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