CJP protest in Delhi: What you need to know before joining

New Delhi (India), June 3: Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), a satirical online movement, is set to hold a physical protest at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar.

However, the members of Cockroach Janata Party have not taken approval from the Delhi Police to gather and protest at the heart of the national capital.

The CJP members have appealed to the protestors to stay calm and not resort to any kind of violence.

CJP founder Abhijit Dipke has arrived in New Delhi from the United States to New Delhi to lead the proposed demonstration.

CJP Yet to Take Permission from Delhi Police

CJP members have asked supporters to first gather at a police station to seek official permission before proceeding with any protest activity.

Delhi Police officials have stated that they have not yet received a formal request from the organisation. Authorities said any application, if submitted, would be examined in accordance with established procedures.

The planned protest is expected to focus on demands for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged lapses related to national entrance examinations. Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is also expected to participate in the demonstration.

The CJP, which began as an online-only movement, has recently expanded its organisational structure by appointing three spokespersons and holding its first press conference.

During the briefing, party representatives highlighted what they described as growing frustration among India's youth over issues related to education, employment, and governance.

The movement has also faced scrutiny over the backgrounds of some of its prominent members.

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Who is Founder of CJP

Founder Abhijit Dipke has also been the subject of public discussion following reports of his previous association with the Aam Aadmi Party. Dipke had earlier worked on social media and digital outreach campaigns for the party before moving to the United States.

Originally from Aurangabad, Maharashtra, Dipke studied journalism in Pune and later pursued higher education in the US. He is currently based in Boston and works as a political communication strategist.

The Cockroach Janata Party emerged after comments made by Chief Justice Surya Kant during a court hearing were interpreted by some as referring to government critics as "cockroaches" and "parasites." The remarks sparked widespread discussion online and eventually inspired the formation of the movement. Justice Surya Kant later clarified that his comments had been taken out of context.

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With its first proposed street protest, the CJP is seeking to translate its growing online following into an on-ground political campaign, though its immediate plans remain contingent on receiving the necessary permissions from authorities.

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