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Cockroach Janta Party: Social media fad or real threat? Democratic Newsroom debates
UPDATED: May 21, 2026 19:53 IST
In this edition of Democratic Newsroom, India Today's editors discuss the rapid rise of the Cockroach Janata Party, which was formed in response to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant's remarks on youth. In just five days, the Cockroach Janata Party has crossed 14 million followers on Instagram, overtaking Congress and the BJP. The panel discusses whether this new movement is merely a passing internet trend or a genuine political force capable of capturing the youth vote.
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