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Indian satirical political movement
The Cockroach Janta Party was founded on 16 May 2026 by Abhijeet Dipke, a political communications strategist and activist. The CJP harnessed widespread political and economic discontent among Generation Z in India, leading to protests in Delhi and other cities in the following months.
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The extension of the custody of the CJP activists comes amid a crackdown on near daily protests against the government.
Authorities have detained several people over a deadly stampede in India's eastern city of Kolkata, after the state vowed strict action. Meanwhile, 'Cockroach' leader Dipke is out of detention.
‘Cockroach’ party founder released from Indian police custody