Cockroach Janta Party: The 'leader of the cockroaches' returns to India and calls for a rally

A new political movement, the 'Cockroach Janta Party,' has surfaced in India, drawing inspiration from the resilience and tenacity of cockroaches. The party emerged on social media in response to derogatory remarks made by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court about the nation's youth, whom he reportedly likened to 'cockroaches' and 'parasites.'

The party's founder is 30-year-old Abhijeet Dipke, a student of Political Communication at Boston University. Operating from the United States, Dipke established the party with an acronym, BJP, that deliberately echoes the ruling party led by Narendra Modi. The slogan 'from the youth, for the youth' quickly gained traction, amassing 22 million Instagram followers before the government ordered the blocking of many of Dipke's accounts within India.

Dipke has announced his return to India and called for a gathering of his supporters on June 6 in New Delhi. The primary demand is the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, citing widespread irregularities in university examinations. Despite the overwhelming response to his call, Dipke has requested supporters not to greet him at the airport to avoid public inconvenience and security strain. He stated his intention to legally seek permission for the gathering, emphasizing, 'We respect the law and must act responsibly.'

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We respect the law and must act responsibly.