The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a satirical political movement founded by Abhijeet Dipke, a former leader of the Aam Aadmi Party, has gained significant popularity since its inception in May 2026. The party has attracted a considerable following on social media, even surpassing the follower counts of major political parties like the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). However, despite its viral success, the CJP faces hurdles in its quest for formal political recognition. According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), the CJP cannot register with the cockroach symbol due to new regulations that prohibit political parties from using animal or bird symbols, a measure aimed at preventing animal cruelty during election campaigns. To officially register, the CJP must submit an application within 30 days of its formation, along with a detailed constitution that outlines its organizational structure and commitment to democratic principles. Initially categorized as a registered-unrecognised party, it can only achieve recognized status by meeting specific electoral performance criteria. The ECI also regulates the allotment of election symbols, ensuring that reserved symbols are exclusive to recognized parties while unrecognized parties must select from a list of free symbols.