The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a satirical online movement launched only days ago, has swiftly amassed millions of social media followers and widespread public attention.
The name “Cockroach Janta Party” emerged following a controversial “cockroaches” remark allegedly made during a court hearing.
During a court hearing on Friday, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant reportedly made a remark comparing certain unemployed youth to ‘cockroaches,’ sparking widespread debate online. However, Justice Kant later clarified that his comments were aimed at individuals entering the professions using “fake and bogus degrees,” and not at the youth of the country, adding that his oral observations had been misquoted by a section of the media.
However, the controversy resonated strongly with many young Indians already frustrated by unemployment, underemployment, and recent scandals involving competitive examinations. The Cockroach Janta Party appears to have originated on May 16, 2026, according to the movement’s own website.
As of Wednesday evening, May 20, the CJP’s Instagram account had reached 7 million followers, while its presence on X (formerly Twitter) had surpassed 140,000 followers.
The group’s rapid rise on social media has pushed its online reach ahead of several established political parties, including the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which has around 1.9 million Instagram followers. It is also emerging as a fast-growing digital rival to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has 8.7 million followers on the platform. The opposition Indian National Congress continues to hold the largest Instagram presence, with 13.2 million followers.
The movement was founded by 30-year-old Abhijeet Dipke, who is currently based in the United States.
CJP’s official website, cockroachjantaparty.org, outlines a sharply worded five-point manifesto targeting key aspects of India’s political, judicial, and media systems.
According to the CJP website, the movement claims it “does not check religion, caste, or gender” for membership. Instead, members must meet four conditions: being unemployed, lazy, chronically online, and able to “rant professionally.”