Satirical Cockroach Janta Party Holds First Street Protest in Delhi
The online movement staged its first foray into street politics on June 6, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The Cockroach Janta Party held its first street protest in New Delhi on Saturday, June 6 2026, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The party, a satirical political movement born after India’s chief justice referred to unemployed youth as “cockroaches”, has millions of followers on social media, including nearly 23 million Instagram followers.
Founder Abhijeet Dipke arrived in New Delhi to protest Prime Minister Modi, according to CNA. Analysts argue the movement is unlikely, for now, to become a mass movement on a regional scale, reported by SCMP. The Hindu reported that the Cockroach Janta Party has gained a lot of traction online and in political discourse.
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