Mehbooba Mufti Supports Viral 'Cockroach Janta Party' Movement Among India's Youth
'India needs revolution': Mehbooba Mufti backs viral 'Cockroach Janta Party'
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Mehbooba Mufti, leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has expressed support for the 'Cockroach Janta Party' (CJP), a viral movement led by Gen Z that advocates for political accountability and rejects divisive politics. Originating from a satirical campaign against unemployment, the CJP has gained significant traction online, amassing over 14.8 million followers on Instagram.
- 01The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) was launched on May 16, 2026, by Abhijeet Dipke, aiming to address systemic unemployment and institutional failures.
- 02The movement gained momentum following controversial remarks by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, who allegedly referred to unemployed youth as 'cockroaches' during a Supreme Court hearing.
- 03CJP's Instagram following surpassed 14.8 million within a week, outpacing the Bharatiya Janata Party's 8.8 million followers.
- 04Despite the withholding of its primary X account in India, the movement continues to thrive with a new account launched by its founder.
- 05Mufti described the CJP as a sign of rising political awareness among youth, emphasizing the need for a 'real revolution' in India.
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Mehbooba Mufti, the chief of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has publicly endorsed the 'Cockroach Janta Party' (CJP), a youth-led movement that has gained viral popularity in India. The CJP emerged on May 16, 2026, founded by Abhijeet Dipke, as a satirical response to systemic unemployment and institutional failures. The movement gained significant traction after controversial comments made by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, who allegedly compared unemployed youth to 'cockroaches' during a Supreme Court hearing. This sparked outrage and propelled the CJP into the spotlight, leading to a rapid increase in its social media following, which surpassed 14.8 million on Instagram, outpacing the Bharatiya Janata Party's 8.8 million followers. Mufti praised the movement as a reflection of the younger generation's desire for accountability and constructive political engagement, stating, 'India needs a movement, a real revolution.' Despite facing challenges, including the withholding of its primary X account, the CJP continues to grow and influence political discourse among India's youth.
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The CJP movement signifies a shift in political engagement among India's youth, encouraging them to address governance issues and reject divisive politics.
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