In a unique protest against the pollution of the Yamuna River, Deepak Sharma, a social activist from Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, arrived at the municipal corporation office dressed as a cockroach. His performance included singing and dancing, aimed at drawing attention to the deteriorating condition of the river. Sharma expressed his frustration with local officials, whom he accused of ignoring the rampant pollution and filth affecting the river and the city. He highlighted that despite numerous promises to clean the Yamuna, polluted water and sewage continue to flow into it, particularly in Mathura and Vrindavan.

The protest coincided with the launch of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), a satirical entity that has emerged from recent controversies involving remarks by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. Sharma invoked the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, which prohibits the discharge of sewage into rivers, and called for public action against negligent officials. He urged citizens to join him in filing FIRs against those responsible for the pollution, emphasizing the need for accountability and action to protect the Yamuna.