Cockroach Janta Party Protest Live Updates: 'Cockroaches aa rahe hain, Pradhan jaa rahe hain' - CJP after protest nod

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which began as a satirical online movement and rapidly evolved into a Gen-Z driven political phenomenon, is set for a major real-world test as its founder Abhijeet Dipke returned to India ahead of a proposed protest at Jantar Mantar on June 6.

Dipke, who has been in the United States for academic pursuits, is expected to arrive in India early on June 6 and has already announced plans to travel directly to the Parliament Street Police Station to seek formal permission for a peaceful demonstration. The protest is being organised around allegations of irregularities in major national examinations including NEET-UG, CUET, CBSE and SSC GD, with the group demanding the resignation of union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

CJP has framed its campaign as a youth-led movement seeking accountability in India’s education system, claiming that exam-related controversies have affected millions of students across the country. The movement, which initially began as a viral internet satire, has since gained massive traction online, with the organisation claiming millions of supporters and a strong Gen-Z following across social media platforms.

Ahead of the protest, the group has also taken steps to formalise its structure, announcing three official spokespersons — Saurav Das, Vijeta Dahiya and Ashutosh Ranka — who are expected to lead communication efforts and address the media. The spokespersons have also outlined protest guidelines and urged participants to maintain discipline, carry national flags and books, avoid provocation, and ensure peaceful conduct during the demonstration.

Founder Abhijeet Dipke has urged supporters not to gather at Delhi airport upon his arrival, citing security concerns and potential inconvenience. He has also expressed apprehension about possible legal consequences, including arrest, but maintains that the movement will proceed within constitutional boundaries and focus on peaceful dissent.

Authorities, including Delhi Police, are currently assessing the situation ahead of the planned protest.

The CJP has positioned itself as a 'political youth movement' aiming to reshape political discourse, reflecting broader frustration among young people over unemployment, inflation and perceived shortcomings in the education system. The movement is also joined by Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk.

The CJP's manifesto, which the party describes as "secular, socialist, democratic, lazy," includes demands such as a ban on post-retirement Rajya Sabha seats for chief justices, 50 per cent reservation for women in parliament without increasing the strength of the house, and a 20-year election ban for defecting MLAs and MPs.