Soon after the suspension, the group created a new account titled “Cockroach is Back”, posting a defiant message: “You thought you can get rid of us? Lol”.
The digital-only satire movement gained traction following controversy surrounding remarks attributed to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant during a court hearing on May 15. Reports had suggested that he compared unemployed youth and social media users to “cockroaches” and “parasites” while criticising individuals entering professions using fake degrees.
The comments quickly sparked backlash online, especially among young users already frustrated with unemployment and issues related to competitive examinations. However, Justice Kant later issued a clarification, stating that his remarks had been misquoted and were specifically directed at individuals using “fake and bogus degrees” to enter professions. He also rejected claims that he had insulted India’s youth, calling such reports “totally baseless.”
Despite the clarification, the controversy had already taken on a life of its own online, with CJP turning it into a broader internet movement.
Founded by former AAP social media worker Abhijeet Dipke, the group claims to have gained over 40,000 members within two days of its launch. It describes itself humorously as “a political party for the lazy, the unemployed, and the chronically correct,” with a headquarters that exists “wherever the WiFi works.”
Its satirical manifesto blends humour with political commentary. Among its proposed demands are a ban on post-retirement Rajya Sabha seats for Chief Justices, a 20-year election ban for defecting MLAs and MPs, and 50% reservation for women in Parliament and Union Cabinet positions.
