Cockroach Janata Party >>> Bharatiya Janata Party. At least on Instagram

The Cockroach Janta Party emerged after controversial remarks attributed to Chief Justice Surya Kant comparing some unemployed youth to “cockroaches” and “parasites” triggered widespread backlash online.

What began as an ironic internet response quickly snowballed into a full-fledged viral movement.

The party brands itself as the “Voice of the Lazy & Unemployed” and openly describes itself as satire. But beneath the humour lies a sharp critique of unemployment, institutional elitism, political privilege and youth frustration.

No post-retirement Rajya Sabha seats for Chief JusticesStrict action against deletion of valid votesElectoral bans for defecting legislatorsAction against misinformation by media outletsGreater representation for women in governanceThe movement rapidly gained traction across Instagram, X and meme pages, particularly among young users who embraced the party’s self-aware political humour and anti-establishment tone.