Explainer: Who Is Abhijeet Dipke? The Man Behind the Viral Cockroach Janata Party

Indian politics has always been seen as a space driven by power, strategy, personal connections, and influence. Public service and administrative work often take a back seat, and because politics is widely viewed as a field dominated by money and corruption, many young people have stayed away from it for years.

For most people, following politics usually means keeping up with news headlines and major political developments, while older generations continue to closely monitor political parties and election updates. But over the last couple of days, something unusual has happened. India’s Gen Z has suddenly developed a strong interest in politics, and social media is filled with trending reels, memes, and discussions around one name: Abhijeet Dipke .

Dipke is the founder and face of the Cockroach Janata Party , a satirical political movement that emerged online after Chief Justice Surya Kant reportedly compared unemployed youth to “cockroaches”.

According to the CJP, the group gained more than 40,000 members within just two days of its launch. The party also claimed through social media exchanges that Trinamool Congress MPs Mahua Moitra and Kirti Azad had been “admitted” as members.

Who Is Abhijeet Dipke?

Abhijeet Dipke is the founder of the Cockroach Janata Party and works as a political communication strategist. His work mainly focuses on narrative building, public messaging, and understanding how digital platforms influence political opinion and public discourse.

Dipke completed his undergraduate studies in journalism in Pune before moving to the United States for higher education. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Public Relations at Boston University.



Between 2020 and 2023, he volunteered with the Aam Aadmi Party’s social media team. During the 2020 Delhi Assembly elections, which were won by the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP in February 2020, Dipke worked on meme-driven digital campaigns that played a role in shaping the party’s online political outreach and youth engagement strategies.

In 2026, he launched the Cockroach Janata Party, which quickly became one of the most talked-about satirical political groups on Indian social media.

What Is the Cockroach Janata Party?

The name “Cockroach Janata Party” comes from a remark reportedly made by the Chief Justice of India during a hearing, where unemployed youth were referred to as “cockroaches” struggling to find space in professions and society.

Instead of rejecting the statement, Abhijeet Dipke turned it into a satirical political movement that is now receiving support from frustrated and politically disconnected youth across the country.

According to the party’s website, the Cockroach Janata Party describes itself as the “Voice of the lazy & unemployed.”

The party’s manifesto includes five major promises:

• If the CJP comes to power, no Chief Justice will be granted a Rajya Sabha seat as a post-retirement reward.
• If any legit vote is deleted, whether in a CJP or opposition-ruled state, the election body shall be arrested under UAPA, as taking away voting rights of citizens is no less than terrorism.
• Women shall receive 50% reservation.
• All media houses owned by influential businessmen shall have their licenses cancelled.
• Any MLA or MP who defects from one party to another shall be barred from contesting elections or holding public office for a period of 20 years.

Eligibility Criteria for the Cockroach Janata Party

India’s political system has long been dominated by a handful of major players, including the Bharatiya Janata Party, Indian National Congress, Aam Aadmi Party, and several regional parties still aiming for wider national influence.

In this environment, many people had started losing interest in political developments. However, the rise of the Cockroach Janata Party appears to have sparked curiosity, especially among younger audiences looking for a different kind of political conversation.

For those considering joining the CJP, the eligibility criteria are intentionally humorous and internet-driven:

• Unemployed: By force, by choice or by principle
• Lazy: Physically while the brain continues to spiral
• Chronically online: Minimum 11 hours a day including bathroom breaks
• Can rant professionally: As long as the content is sharp, honest and points at something that actually matters

Although the Cockroach Janata Party is not formally registered yet, many believe the movement could become a unique way of bringing frustrated Indian youth closer to political participation and public debate.