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Sarthak, who uncovered CBSE-OSM irregularities, shares a message for CJP and Abhijeet Dipke ahead of June 6 protest

CBSE-OSM whistleblower Sarthak Sidhant urges student movements to focus on genuine causes over online attention, emphasizing the need for meaningful action beyond social media. He, along with Nisarga Adhikary and Vedant Shrivastava, exposed discrepancies in the CBSE's evaluation system, highlighting the importance of research-backed activism.

The Economic Times

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

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.

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Cockroach Janta Party appoints journalist, filmmaker, ex-McKinsey consultant as spokespersons

The Cockroach Janta Party has appointed Saurav Das, Vijeta Dahiya, and Ashutosh Ranka as spokespersons. This move aims to expand the party's reach. The appointments precede a planned protest against alleged failures in India's education system. The party founder, Abhijeet Dipke, is set to return to India soon.

The Economic Times

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke teases ‘eminent personality’ joining cockroach movement; X users guess who it is

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke posted a cryptic post on X which has sparked fresh speculation online. After announcing that an "eminent personality" would be joining the cockroach movement, X users flooded the replies with guesses ranging from politicians and activists to comedians and public figures.

The Economic Times

Cockroach Janta Party founder to return to India on June 6

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, will arrive in Delhi on June 6. He plans to launch a peaceful protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Dipke calls on supporters and students to join him at the airport and then proceed to seek permission for…

The Economic Times

Delhi HC seeks response from Centre, X over Cockroach Janta Party's handle being withheld

The Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Union government and X regarding the blocking of the Cockroach Janta Party's account. The satirical outfit's founder challenged the action, alleging it was based on national security grounds and raising concerns about online censorship and free speech.

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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

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

Iran war drives India’s cockroaches out, but can Modi crush them?

When an Indian student at a US university used AI to create the “Cockroach Janta Party (CPJ)”, a parody political party, it sparked a viral sensation, hitting the zeitgeist in a country that has been particularly affected by the Iran war. As India's youth circumvent bans to express their economic…

France 24

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

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

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…

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Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke moves Delhi High Court against X account blocking

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has moved the Delhi High Court. He is challenging the blocking of his party's X account. Dipke alleges the action was taken on national security grounds. He also claims the party's social media accounts were hacked before suspension. The party gained traction with satirical…

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France 24

What next for India's Cockroach Party?

It's the story of an online joke that became a viral sensation on social media and started what appears to be the grass roots of a political movement. India's Cockroach Party was founded by a public relations student to parody comments made by India's chief Supreme Court judge about young…

The Economic Times

Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke’s Maharashtra residence gets police protection

Abhijeet Dipke’s Maharashtra residence gets police protection: Police have provided round-the-clock security at the residence of Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the online 'Cockroach Janata Party,' in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The move aims to manage public interest and prevent crowding, as the party's digital presence, addressing issues like unemployment and paper leaks,…

The Economic Times

‘94% of users are Indian’: Cockroach Janta Party founder fires back at BJP claim of Pakistan-heavy audience

Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, stands firm against BJP's assertions regarding the demographic of his movement's social media audience. According to recent data, an impressive 94% of his followers are Indians, countering the Union ministers' claims of a Pakistani influence. The movement's emphasis on youth unemployment…

The Economic Times

All accounts, website taken down: CJP founder alleges crackdown as movement claims 10 lakh sign-ups

The Cockroach Janta Party has claimed that it has come under siege. Reports suggest that their online presence, including social media accounts and their website, has either been dismantled or compromised. Founder Abhijeet Dipke has expressed frustration over the inaccessibility of all official platforms.

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Newslaundry

‘I started a joke…now I get death threats’: Abhijeet Dipke on India’s Cockroach Party

What began as a tweet has snowballed into one of India’s most unexpected political phenomena. Abhijeet Dipke, who spoke to Newslaundry from Boston, is the unlikely founder of the Cockroach Janata Party. Within a week, this satirical movement amassed over a million registered members and about 500,000 signatures on a…

Newslaundry

CJP can endure the meme cycle. But can it articulate what kind of India it’s fighting for?

The Modi government has decided that the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is a ‘threat’ to national security. Earlier this week, its X handle with approximately 200,000 followers was withheld in India under Section 69(A) of the IT Act after the Intelligence Bureau flagged its content as a national security risk,…

The Economic Times

Cockroach Janta Party founder claims Instagram hacked, X account blocked

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke alleges a crackdown on the party's social media, with several accounts reportedly hacked or taken down. The party's X account was withheld in India, prompting the emergence of a new handle with the tagline "Cockroaches Don't Die."

The Economic Times

Cockroach Janta Party: How an insect jibe united India’s disgruntled jobless youth

A mock political party, the Cockroach Janta Party, is gaining massive followers on social media. It represents young Indians' frustration with job scarcity and traditional politics. The movement highlights growing Gen Z resentment towards the government's employment efforts. This satirical party has captured the attention of political rivals as well.

The Independent UK

Why millions of Indians are proudly calling themselves ‘cockroaches’

The Cockroach Janta Party has become one of India’s fastest-growing movements after a Supreme Court judge compared unemployed young people to ‘cockroaches’. Shahana Yasmin reports

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Cockroach Janta Party Sparks Online Buzz Amid Rapid Growth and Account Claims

Social media politics is no longer confined to speeches and hashtags. In recent days, a relatively new political outfit, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has become a trending topic across digital platforms, drawing attention for its rapid follower growth, reported account restrictions, and recent claims of attempted account access.

The Economic Times

'Asli kaam ka waqt aagya': Cockroach Janta Party launches new campaign after crossing BJP’s Instagram follower count, hits 20 million

Newly launched satirical movement Cockroach Janta Party demands Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET paper leak. Founder Abhijeet Dipke shared a petition, citing the compromised education system and the futures of over 22 lakh students at stake. The party's rapid online growth has concerned Dipke's parents, who fear legal…

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