Amritsar: The newly formed Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) staged a massive demonstration at the iconic Golden Gate in Amritsar on Saturday afternoon, intensifying its nationwide campaign against the central government. The protest drew substantial crowds of youth and activists, following a high-profile visit by party founder Abhijeet Dipke to the Golden Temple earlier in the day. After offering prayers, Dipke arrived at the protest venue by car and addressed the gathering, declaring that the Amritsar demonstration would eclipse the scale of their previous major protests held in Pune and Delhi.
From the temporary stage erected at the Golden Gate, demonstrating youths raised fiery slogans demanding the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, alongside chants supporting the CJP. The demonstration was executed under strict regulatory oversight, as Dipke had personally secured official online permission for the assembly from Amritsar DCP (Law and Order) Alam Vijay for a designated window between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM. In response to the large gathering, a heavy police contingent was deployed across the area, with security personnel conducting thorough anti-sabotage sweeps of the entire perimeter before the event commenced.
The rapid rise of the CJP has drawn sharp criticism from the central leadership. Commenting on the development, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar issued a stern warning, asserting that anyone funding or expanding political support to this outfit would be viewed as acting against the national interest. The political controversy deepens as the party expands its footprint, transitioning from a digital satire movement into a physical protest force across multiple states.
The Rise of CJP: From a Judicial Remark to a Mass Movement
The origin of the Cockroach Janta Party stems from a major judicial controversy. On May 5, 2026, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant allegedly used the terms “cockroaches” and “parasites of society” while addressing unemployed youth and activists during a court hearing. Although the CJI later clarified that his remarks were misconstrued and taken out of context, the statement had already triggered a massive storm of criticism across digital platforms.
In the wake of the viral controversy, digital creator Abhijeet Dipke posted a satirical query on social media platform X, asking what would happen if all the “cockroaches” of the nation united. The post resonated deeply with frustrated youth, leading Dipke to formally launch the ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ online as a satirical protest movement on May 16, 2026.
The satirical campaign quickly snowballed into a major youth movement. The party set tongue-in-chief membership criteria, declaring that its members must be unemployed, lazy, and chronically online. This satirical messaging struck a chord with millions, allowing the party’s Instagram handle to amass over 2 crore followers within a matter of days—surpassing the digital reach of several established mainstream political parties. Following its immense digital success, the CJP released a formal manifesto and has now transitioned into organizing on-ground demonstrations to amplify its stance on unemployment and educational reforms.
