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Controversy began during a Supreme Court hearing, where Chief Justice Suryakant reportedly referred to some unemployed young people as acting like “cockroaches” attacking the system and becoming active critics on social media
NEW DELHI: (UrduPoint/UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News-May 21st, 2026) A controversial remark by the Chief Justice of India regarding unemployed youth has triggered a widespread online backlash, leading to the emergence of a satirical social media movement named “Cockroach Janta Party.”
The controversy began during a Supreme Court hearing, where Chief Justice Suryakant reportedly referred to some unemployed young people as acting like “cockroaches” attacking the system and becoming active critics on social media.
He later clarified that the remark was not directed at all youth.
The statement drew strong criticism across social media platforms, where users linked it to growing concerns over unemployment, inflation, and political polarisation in India.
Many users described the comment as disrespectful and insensitive.
In response, 30-year-old Abhijeet Deepke launched a satirical online campaign titled “Cockroach Janta Party,” which quickly gained massive traction and went viral on social media platforms.
<?php /*?> <?php */?>According to reports, the campaign’s Instagram following surged to over 11 million within a short span, surpassing several mainstream political accounts, including the Bharatiya Janata Party’s official Instagram presence, which reportedly has around 8.8 million followers.
Indian media also reported that the campaign’s X (formerly Twitter) account has been temporarily withheld in India.
Speaking to BBC Marathi, Deepke said the initiative was launched in protest, arguing that a judge expected to uphold constitutional values should not compare young citizens to “cockroaches or insects,” especially when they are expressing concerns about unemployment and their future.
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