Short Answer
The Receipts
1,00,000+ Members
Members register through the on-site form. Cadre numbers are issued in real time. See the join form →
2 Sitting MPs
Both publicly accepted honorary CJP membership cards. Both remain TMC MPs. Read the full leaders page →
5.51 Lakh on Instagram
Live follower count visible on the home page (auto-refreshes every 60s). The fastest-growing political handle in Indian Instagram history.
Press Coverage
Three independent outlets covered CJP within the first week. Read the full press page →
Is the Founder Real?
Abhijeet Dipke, age 30. Public-relations student at Boston University, USA. Former Aam Aadmi Party social-media volunteer (2020–2023). Opened the @cockroachjantaparty X and Instagram handles on 16 May 2026 — the morning after the CJI's remark.
His identity is verifiable through Boston University enrollment records (open registry), his AAP volunteer history, and the founding-day social handles. Read the full Abhijeet Dipke biography →
Is CJP Registered as a Political Party?
Not yet with the Election Commission of India. CJP currently operates as a registered citizens' movement — X and Instagram entities, a verified UPI handle, an on-site members register. The team has publicly stated intent to file for ECI registration ahead of the 2029 general election. Read the 2029 roadmap →
Is CJP Aligned with Any Other Party?
Where Does the Money Come From?
Three sources: optional ₹199 digital member badge, the ₹799 movement tee, and small-ticket merchandise. Zero corporate donors is a founding pledge. Membership itself is and will always be free. UPI is the only payment rail — every transaction is traceable.