The account had reportedly gained over 200,000 followers within just four days and drew support from prominent personalities including Dhruv Rathee, lawyer Prashant Bhushan, and Trinamool Congress MPs Mahua Moitra and Kirti Azad.

‘Cockroach Is Back’

Following the withholding of the original account, Dipke shared another X handle titled “Cockroach is Back”.

“You thought you can get rid of us? Lol,” the new handle posted, signalling the campaign’s return to the platform.

What Triggered The CJP Campaign?

On May 15, a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Jogmalya Bagchi was hearing a case related to senior advocate designation.

During the hearing, the Chief Justice, referring to the petitioner’s conduct and social media activity, remarked: “There are already parasites of society who attack the system, and you want to join hands with them?”

He further said: “There are youngsters like cockroaches, who don't get any employment or have any place in professions. Some of them become media, some of them become social media, RTI activists and other activists, and they start attacking everyone.”

The petitioner’s counsel later apologised and withdrew the plea.

However, the remarks triggered widespread debate online, with many accusing the Chief Justice of insulting unemployed youth, journalists, activists, and civil society voices.

Who Is Abhijeet Dipke?

Abhijeet Dipke is an Indian political communications strategist and social media activist who founded the viral Cockroach Janata Party campaign in May 2026.

The 30-year-old reportedly studied journalism in Pune and is currently pursuing Public Relations studies at Boston University. Before launching the CJP movement, Dipke worked as a volunteer with the social media team of the Aam Aadmi Party between 2020 and 2023, focusing on meme campaigns and youth outreach.

‘The Remarks Were Hurtful’

Speaking to India Today, Dipke said the comments were especially disturbing because they came from the country’s top judicial authority.

“I think the remarks were more triggering because they came from the Chief Justice of India, who is the custodian of the Constitution, which grants us freedom of expression,” he said.

“Someone who is there to safeguard our freedom of expression is comparing us to cockroaches and parasites just for putting forward our opinions. That was the more hurtful part.”

Political Debate Around CJP

Dipke’s previous association with the Aam Aadmi Party has sparked political controversy, with critics alleging that the movement carries opposition leanings.

Dipke, however, has maintained that the Cockroach Janata Party does not seek formal alignment with any political party.

The movement continues to divide opinion online. Supporters view it as a creative and symbolic youth protest against elitism and unemployment, while critics dismiss it as meme-driven activism and political propaganda.