Who is Abhijeet Dipke? Inside the viral Cockroach Janta Party movement

On May 16, 30-year-old Abhijeet Dipke posted a Google form on X inviting people to register for the “Cockroach Janta Party” — a satirical political outfit born a day after Chief Justice of India Surya Kant drew criticism over his “cockroach” remark.

Though Chief Justice Kant later clarified that his oral observation was directed at those using fake degrees to enter professions such as law and media, and not at unemployed youth, the remark had already struck a nerve online. Within hours, Abhijeet received over 5,000 registrations, transforming an Internet joke into an unofficial organisation channelling public discontent, humour, and political frustration.