These 5 big questions are being raised on ‘Cockroach Janata Party’, are the youth being cheated?

After a comment by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, a political storm arose on social media, which hardly anyone had expected. A satirical digital movement named ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ emerged overnight and in no time it broke the followers records of national parties like Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress on Instagram. But, as the stature of this campaign is increasing, many legitimate questions are also being raised on it, which have put this entire campaign in the dock.

Actually, this party was started on 16 May 2026 by a 30-year-old political strategist named Abhijeet Deepke. Taking the CJI’s ‘cockroach’ comment as a shield, the unemployed youth made it their digital weapon. The CJI later clarified that his statement was for those with fake degrees, but by then the arrow had already left the bow. Lakhs of people joined this campaign within a few days, which started with the slogan “Voice of the lazy and unemployed”. It is being told that at many places youth are protesting on the streets by dressing up as cockroaches. However, amid this huge success, many experts and common people have started questioning its transparency and intentions.

Digital rebellion or agenda of any political party?

The biggest question being raised is about the political background of the founder of this campaign, Abhijeet Deepke. He has previously been associated with the social media of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). In such a situation, it is natural to raise the question whether this is really a spontaneous movement of unemployed youth or is there a hidden agenda of some established political party behind it? The open interest of opposition leaders like Mahua Moitra and Kirti Azad in this campaign also strengthens the suspicion that it is not being deliberately used as a ‘toolkit’ against the ruling party?

Will unemployment be cured only by memes and satire?

In fact, the terms of membership of ‘Cockroach Janata Party’ itself bring it under question. Their sarcastic terms include being online at least 11 hours a day and venting in a professional manner. Critics believe that a serious and sensitive issue like unemployment has been reduced to just a ‘meme’ or joke. According to locals and academics, fighting the system requires strong policies and meaningful reforms at the grassroots level. Crores of unemployed youth of the country are not going to get jobs just by gathering crores of followers on Instagram or by making satire on social media. Many analysts argue that such pop-culture based movements divert the real energy of the youth.

Commercialization of the campaign and competition for trademarks

The authenticity of this campaign was further tarnished when trademark applications regarding its name surfaced. According to reports, two different people have filed trademarks under Class 45 to grab this name and take commercial advantage of it. On one hand, X has suspended the main handle of this party following the legal instructions of the Government of India, while on the other hand, there is a corporate race to capitalize on its name. The question is whether the campaign which used to talk about the rights of the youth has now become just a brand or a means of earning?

Ultimately, ‘Cockroach Janata Party’ has definitely given a big platform to the frustration and anger of the unemployed youth of the country. It has also proved to what extent today’s youth can use the digital world to raise their voice. But without any concrete policy, transparent leadership and clear direction, this movement is also in danger of becoming just a social media trend. Unless this movement gives clear answers to these legitimate questions being raised on itself, its political or social future will remain in doubt.