Archive · 6 Aug 2026
Cockroach Janata Party launches 'Kya Bolti Public' campaign in September
A group in India called the Cockroach Janata Party is trying to get the government to listen to ordinary people.
The group is a 'pressure group,' which means it does not run in elections like a normal political party.
It became famous after holding a protest in Delhi about a big exam called NEET.
After the protest, many people asked the group what they would do next.
The group announced a big national tour called 'Kya Bolti Public,' which means 'What does the public say?'
The tour will start in September and will travel across the country.
The founder, Abhijeet Dipke, says leaders must listen to people or the public will protest in the streets.
He also said he is worried about the Election Commission and wants to make sure elections are fair.
The group says it follows the ideas of Jawaharlal Nehru, Ambedkar, and Mahatma Gandhi to work for fairness and social justice.
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) announced a nationwide grassroots campaign titled 'Kya Bolti Public' that will begin in September.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said the campaign follows public demand after the party's Jantar Mantar protest over the NEET paper leak.
Dipke warned that India's institutional accountability, especially the Election Commission, is in a 'dangerous situation' and that election manipulation will continue until it is fixed.
CJP spokesperson Saurav Das ruled out contesting elections or registering as a political party, saying the group will operate solely as a pressure group.
CJP unveiled its leadership, with Abhijeet Dipke as Convener, Saurabh and Ashutosh as Co-conveners, and Deepak Baliyan as Co-in-charge.
- Who
- Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder and Convener Abhijeet Dipke, along with spokesperson Saurav Das.
- What
- Announced a nationwide grassroots campaign titled 'Kya Bolti Public' starting in September; the group will remain a pressure group and will not contest elections.
- When
- Announced on Thursday; the nationwide tour begins in September.
- Where
- Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar press conference; follows a Jantar Mantar protest in Delhi over the NEET paper leak.
- Why
- To respond to public interest in the group's next steps and give citizens a voice, with Dipke citing concerns about Election Commission accountability and election manipulation.
Youth supporters
CJP leadership
Should CJP become a political party?
Youth supporters
Younger supporters want the Cockroach Janata Party to register as a formal political party and enter electoral politics.
CJP leadership
CJP leadership, including spokesperson Saurav Das, says forming a new political party under the current national climate would not be beneficial, so the group will operate solely as a pressure group.
- Organization
- Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)
- Campaign
- 'Kya Bolti Public' nationwide grassroots tour
- Launch time
- September
- Status
- Pressure group; will not contest elections or register as a political party
- Leadership
- Abhijeet Dipke (Convener); Saurabh and Ashutosh (Co-conveners); Deepak Baliyan (Co-in-charge)
- Trigger
- Jantar Mantar protest over the NEET paper leak
- Guiding ideals
- Secularism and social justice, inspired by Jawaharlal Nehru, BR Ambedkar, and Mahatma Gandhi