Cockroach Janta Party Expands Its Reach with New Appointments Across India

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced significant organizational changes, appointing zonal leaders and forming coordination committees across ten states. This expansion aims to enhance grassroots engagement and address pressing issues like unemployment and electoral irregularities. Founded in response to controversial remarks by the Chief Justice of India, the CJP has quickly evolved into a prominent youth-led movement. With a history of protests and demands for accountability, the CJP is positioning itself as a key player in India's political landscape. Read on to learn more about their latest developments and future plans.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 14, 2026, 23:29 IST

CJP's Organizational Growth

New Delhi: On Saturday, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) revealed its plans for organizational growth by appointing zonal leaders and forming state and regional coordination committees across ten states and regions.

Kshitij Pagar has been designated as the in-charge for the West Zone, while Dr. Vivek Sangwan will oversee the North Zone. Additionally, Muhammad Junaid and Geegraj Jorli have been appointed to the North Zone Coordination Committee.

Coordination committees have also been established for regions including Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Haryana, Jharkhand, the Northeast, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Uttarakhand.

The committee for Uttar Pradesh comprises 16 members, followed by Maharashtra with 15, Jharkhand with 14, the Northeast with 14, Bihar with 13, West Bengal with 12, Haryana with six, Rajasthan with five, Uttarakhand with six, and Jammu and Kashmir with four.

These committees are tasked with managing the party's activities in their respective areas and enhancing its grassroots presence, as stated in a press release.

The CJP originated as a satirical online movement in May after Chief Justice of India Surya Kant referred to unemployed youth as 'cockroaches.' Founded by Abhijeet Dipke, it has evolved into a youth-driven platform addressing issues like unemployment and examination irregularities.

The organization previously led a 36-day protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar concerning the NEET-UG paper leak, calling for accountability and the resignation of then Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who resigned on July 25.

Since then, the CJP has tackled various issues, including the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and has demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The group also supported the INDIA bloc's rally in Delhi on November 1 against the revision process.