Bhubaneswar, May 21: After Chief Justice Suryakant supposedly called unemployed Indian youth “cockroaches” and "parasites" who attack the system through social media or activism, the internet exploded. People were furious. The CJI quickly clarified, blaming misquotes and insisting he actually views young people as “pillars of a developed India.” But the damage was done.

Young folks everywhere started tearing into the current regime, the judiciary, and pretty much anything relating to the system. Amid all this outrage, a new Instagram page popped up: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). It was pure satire, mocking politics, but it hit a nerve and picked up steam fast. In just four days, CJP’s follower count blew past the major parties on Instagram.

The man behind the meme machine is Abhijeet Dipke, a 30-year-old political communication strategist. He’s got experience building narratives and influencing opinion online. Dipke studied journalism in Pune, then went to Boston University for a master’s in PR. He’s also publicly mentioned he’s job hunting.

Dipke’s Views on Kashmir
Back in 2019, Legal Rights Observatory filed an FIR against Dipke. They accused him of spreading misinformation about Kashmir and provoking separatist sentiment. Some of his posts openly support Kashmiri separatism.

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Dipke’s AAP Connection
He’s linked to Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party, running the party's social media and digital campaigns between 2020 and 2023. He helped shape messaging and reach young voters with memes and viral content.

What’s the Real Motive?
People started asking tough questions once Dipke’s AAP ties became obvious. The page grew absurdly fast, but instead of promoting issues like development or fighting corruption, posts fixated on reservation, criticising the government, and scoring political points.

A Failed AAP Spin?
CJP’s Instagram followers shot up seemingly overnight, surpassing BJP and Congress, but not on X, where BJP is still dominant.

Here’s the kicker. According to various social media handles, about 90% of CJP’s Instagram followers are outside India, with 40% from Pakistan and 35% from Bangladesh.



Several social media users have alleged that Dipke is attempting to hijack a genuine youth movement by using provocative tactics, with claims that the effort is aimed at fuelling Gen-Z unrest in India similar to developments seen in Nepal.

Why Does This Matter?
India’s used to loud political debate. But when people with party ties, or worse, possible connections to foreign agendas, try hijacking a youth movement for their own goals, it’s a threat to the country’s unity. The government needs to step up, really listen to Gen-Z, and address their concerns before they get swept up by manufactured narratives from outside.

This article is written by Sunil Kumar Dash.