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Our History

How an insult became a revolution.

  1. The Spark

    Chief Justice of India Surya Kant compared India's unemployed youth to "cockroaches" and "parasites of society" during a Supreme Court hearing. The remark went viral within hours, sparking national outrage.

  2. The Birth of CJP

    Abhijeet Dipke, a 30-year-old digital strategist and Boston University student, posted on X announcing a "new platform for all the cockroaches." The Cockroach Janta Party was officially founded.

  3. 40,000 Members in 48 Hours

    The party's Google Form registration crossed 40,000 sign-ups. Instagram followers crossed 3 million. The hashtag #MainBhiCockroach trended nationally.

  4. 1 Lakh Members

    CJP crossed 1,00,000 registered members. Mainstream media coverage began. MPs Mahua Moitra and Kirti Azad publicly expressed interest.

  5. 3.5 Lakh+ Members & 5-Point Manifesto

    Membership crossed 3,50,000. The party released its formal 5-point manifesto. Discussions began around fielding a candidate in Bihar's Bankipur Assembly by-election.

  6. The Swarm Grows

    8 million+ Instagram followers. Real-world civic engagement initiatives underway. From a meme to a movement — the cockroaches are everywhere.