Cockroach Janata Party Founder
Abhijeet Dipke
30. Public-relations student at Boston University. Former social-media volunteer with the Aam Aadmi Party (2020–2023). Started the CJP X account on 16 May 2026, the morning after CJI Surya Kant's remark. Says the idea came “impromptu” — he never anticipated the response.
“We want to channel this energy into political awareness and encourage young people to become more politically active and informed.”
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Cockroach Janata Party Members — Honorary MPs
Sitting Members of Parliament who have publicly accepted CJP membership cards in the first 72 hours.
Mahua Moitra
Welcomed by the party with the line: “You are the real fighter democracy needs.” Among the first sitting parliamentarians to publicly identify with the movement.
Kirti Azad
Welcomed with a nod to his 1983 Cricket World Cup victory. The CJP says it values its team players — on the field and off it.
The CJI behind the spark — Surya Kant
None of this exists without one sentence from the bench. On 15 May 2026, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant compared unemployed youth to cockroaches during a Supreme Court hearing on fake law degrees. The Cockroach Janta Party was registered on X within 12 hours. Read the full CJI Surya Kant profile → or read the full text of the cockroach remark or see all international media coverage →
The Cadre
56,000+ Registered Members
Students, gig workers, UPSC aspirants, exam droppers, NEET re-takers, graduates of 2020–2025, freshers without offers, freelancers who never got paid. The CJI called us cockroaches. We made it our party name.
21.9M Instagram Followers — Then Hacked
From zero to 21.9M followers in under a week — the fastest-growing political handle in Indian Instagram history. The account was hacked on 23 May 2026 and access was lost. The account is currently suspended.
X Account Withheld in India
The original X handle was withheld in India on 21 May 2026 following a MeitY directive under Section 69A of the IT Act. It remains visible outside India. The slogan “Main Bhi Cockroach” still trends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party?
Abhijeet Dipke, 30, is the founder and National Convenor of the CJP. He is a Public Relations student at Boston University, USA, and a former Aam Aadmi Party social-media volunteer (2020–2023). He started the party on 16 May 2026. Full founder profile →
Are Mahua Moitra and Kirti Azad actually in CJP?
Yes — as honorary members. Both TMC MPs publicly accepted CJP membership cards but remain elected Trinamool Congress MPs. They have not resigned from the TMC. Mahua Moitra & CJP → · Kirti Azad & CJP →
How many members does CJP have?
Over 1 lakh (100,000) registered in the first 72 hours. 56,000+ are currently registered on the .buzz site, with a live counter updated in real time. Instagram reached 21.9M followers before the account was hacked on 23 May 2026.
Is Abhijeet Dipke the real founder? Is CJP legit?
Yes — his identity is verified through Boston University enrollment, his AAP history, and founding social handles. CJP is a real Gen Z political movement covered by NBC News, CNN, Al Jazeera, and Business Today. Full trust check →