The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), the viral online movement that has rapidly evolved from a satirical social media page into a potent platform for youth-led political activism, has announced the appointment of three new spokespersons on Wednesday.
This strategic move aims to broaden the organisation’s public outreach and formalise its communications as it gears up for a major peaceful demonstration in Delhi on June 6.
The movement, which has garnered millions of followers in just a matter of a few months, is demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The controversy involves the widespread irregularities in India’s national-level examinations, including the NEET-UG paper leak and systemic failures within the CBSE and CUET processes.
In an official statement released on X, the organisation named investigative journalist Saurav Das as its chief spokesperson. Das, known for his extensive reporting on legal, judicial, and social issues, previously played a pivotal role in the November 2025 anti-pollution protests at India Gate.
Joining him as spokespersons are Vijeta Dahiya, a political researcher, author, and filmmaker, and Ashutosh Ranka, a former management consultant at McKinsey & Company. The CJP characterised the appointments as a commitment to changing India’s political discourse, stating that the movement is now “led by a new generation of leaders.”
Cockroach Janta Party announces three spokespersons who will speak on behalf of the protest movement to the public and the media.
Investigative journalist Saurav Das will take on the role of Chief Spokesperson. Political researcher, author and filmmaker Vijeta Dahiya, and an…
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CJP’s Intent to Bring Diverse Range of Youth Expertise
The selection of the three spokespersons reflects the CJP’s intent to bring a diverse range of expertise to its campaign for educational accountability. While Das will anchor the movement’s messaging on institutional integrity, Dahiya is expected to spearhead engagement with civil society, and Ranka—an alumnus of IIT Kanpur and the London School of Economics—is tasked with strengthening the group’s appeal among tech professionals and educated youth. Ranka, who returned to India last year, has already been deeply involved in several public initiatives in Jaipur, including campaigns addressing environmental protection and the NEET-UG examination controversy.
The announcement precedes the scheduled return of CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke to India on June 6. Dipke has called for a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar to seek accountability for what the group describes as a “mockery” of over 10 million students’ futures. CJP has reported that its online petition demanding the Education Minister’s resignation has already surpassed 800,000 signatures. As discontent grows across the country, with similar demonstrations occurring in Lucknow, Jaipur, and across Maharashtra, the CJP’s expansion signals its determination to transition from an online buzz-generator to a structured force in the physical political arena.
Cockroach Party Movement Gains Nationwide
The movement’s call to action has gained significant traction beyond student circles, with education reform advocate and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk confirming his intent to join the protest on June 6 should the minister remain in office beyond the 5th.
This growing coalition of support highlights the deepening frustration over the government’s handling of public exam failures. In a statement on social media, Das emphasised the urgency of the moment, noting that the young of the nation have realised they were “promised a future” and are no longer willing to be treated as “disposables.”
The government has recently begun responding to the mounting pressure, replacing the chairman and secretary of the Central Board of Secondary Education and constituting a one-member inquiry committee to investigate the alleged irregularities in the board’s on-screen marking system.
However, the CJP remains steadfast in its demand for higher-level accountability. As the movement prepares for its first major test on the streets of Delhi, the newly appointed spokespersons are set to host a press conference to provide further details regarding the protest, marking a critical phase in the CJP’s evolution as a voice for India’s student population.
