Cockroach Janta Party explodes on social media: Who is the founder, website link, manifesto, leaders, and why it’s going viral

An online political group called the Cockroach Janta Party has suddenly become one of the most talked-about trends on Indian social media, attracting tens of thousands of supporters within days. What began as an internet joke after controversial remarks linked to Chief Justice Surya Kant has now turned into a fast-growing digital movement mixing humour, political anger and Gen-Z internet culture.

The group, founded by Abhijeet Dipke, claims it crossed more than 50,000 members within days of launch. Opposition leaders, meme pages, students and young professionals have all amplified the trend, helping the party dominate online conversations.

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What is on the Cockroach Janta Party website?

The Cockroach Janta Party website presents the group as a political satire movement representing ordinary frustrated citizens.

Using the tagline “Voice of the lazy and unemployed”, the website claims the party stands for people “the system forgot to count”.

One section on the website reads: “We are not here to set up another PM CARES, holiday in Davos on the taxpayer’s salary slip, or rebrand corruption as ‘strategic spending’. We are here to ask — loudly, repeatedly, in writing — where the money went.”

The site also carries membership forms, political slogans and calls for young people to participate in online campaigns and discussions.

What is the Cockroach Janta Party’s manifesto?

The party’s manifesto combines satire with serious political demands focused on democratic institutions and accountability.

Its proposals include:

• 50% reservation for women in Cabinet positions
• A 20-year election ban for MLAs and MPs who switch political parties
• A ban on post-retirement Rajya Sabha positions for Chief Justices
• Investigation into bank accounts of “godi media” anchors
• Action if legitimate votes are deleted during elections

The group has also backed students affected by the NEET controversy and demanded that the Central Board of Secondary Education scrap rechecking fees, calling them “blatant corruption”.

Who founded the Cockroach Janta Party?

The idea behind the party came from 30-year-old Abhijeet Dipke, a former volunteer with the social media team of the Aam Aadmi Party between 2020 and 2023.

Abhijeet is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in public relations at Boston University in the United States. On May 16, he posted a Google form on X inviting people to register for the “Cockroach Janta Party”.

The move came a day after criticism erupted online over remarks reportedly made during a court hearing involving unemployed youth and “cockroaches”.

Though the Chief Justice later clarified that his observation referred to people allegedly using fake degrees to enter professions and not unemployed youth generally, the controversy had already triggered outrage online.

Why is the Cockroach Janta Party going viral?

The party’s rapid rise appears linked to growing frustration among many young Indians over unemployment, exam controversies and distrust toward institutions.

Its sarcastic tone, meme-heavy branding and anti-establishment messaging quickly connected with social media users.

“The Cockroach Janta Party expresses the dissent of young people against the statement made by the Hon’ble CJI, where he labelled the youth as cockroaches and parasites. It was unacceptable in a democracy like India, where the CJI of the Supreme Court, who is supposed to be the custodian of the Constitution and free speech, demeaned young people for their criticism,” Abhijeet said.

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He also explained the symbolism behind the party’s unusual name.

“The name ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ shows that we own the identity of the cockroach — if …