Two Trademark Applications Filed For ‘Cockroach Janata Party’, Abhijeet Dipke Not Among Applicants

Two Trademark Applications Filed For ‘Cockroach Janata Party’, Abhijeet Dipke Not Among Applicants Published By, Last Updated: May 21, 2026, 17:54 IST Abhijeet Dipke, who had previously volunteered with the AAP, is the founder of "Cockroach Janata Party". Rapid Read During a hearing last week, Surya Kant had allegedly referred to unemployed youth who turn to RTI activism, journalism, and social media as “cockroaches" and “parasites of society." (Photo: X) Two trademark applications have been filed for the name “Cockroach Janata Party" (CJP), a satirical social media movement that emerged following recent remarks by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant last week. Interestingly, the applications were not filed by CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke. Instead, trademark filings have been made by two individuals identified as Azim Adambhai Jam and Akhand Swaroop. At present, it remains unclear whether the applicants are officially linked to the Cockroach Janata Party movement or to Dipke himself. News18 could not independently verify any connection between the two applicants and the satirical group. The “Cockroach Janata Party" quickly gained traction online after a series of viral posts and memes, turning into a wider internet-driven political satire movement across social media platforms. The CJP gained over 14 million followers within a week on Instagram, with lakhs of people signing up to become its members. However, CJP’s X account was withheld in India due to “legal demand". Later, Dipke created another account. What Had Said During a hearing last week, Surya Kant had allegedly referred to unemployed youth who turn to RTI activism, journalism, and social media as “cockroaches" and “parasites of society." “There are youngsters like cockroaches, who don’t get any employment or have any place in profession. Some of them become media, some of them become social media, RTI activists and other activists and they start attacking everyone," he had said. However, the later clarified that his remark was misquoted and it was aimed at people entering professions with fake and bogus degrees. How Was Cockroach Janata Party Formed? Abhijeet Dipke, who had previously volunteered with the social media team of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), launched multiple social media handles under the “Cockroach Janata Party" (CJP) banner and even released a satirical manifesto that quickly went viral online. The trend drew reactions from several prominent opposition leaders, including Akhilesh Yadav and Mahua Moitra, helping the movement gain traction across social media platforms. The CJP’s manifesto contains a mix of satirical and politically charged demands targeting India’s political and institutional systems. Among its key proposals, the group says that if the CJP ever comes to power, no Chief Justice of India should be offered a Rajya Sabha seat as a post-retirement appointment. The manifesto also proposes stringent action against alleged voter deletion, stating that if any legitimate vote is removed — whether in a CJP-ruled or opposition-ruled state — the Chief Election Commissioner should face action under the UAPA, claiming that taking away voting rights amounts to an attack on democracy. On gender representation, the manifesto advocates 50% reservation for women instead of the existing 33% proposal, without increasing the strength of Parliament. It also calls for half of all Union Cabinet positions to be reserved for women. Another proposal seeks a 20-year ban on any MLA or MP who defects from one political party to another, barring such leaders from contesting elections or holding any public office during that period. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit First Published: May 21, 2026, 17:53 IST News india Two Trademark Applications Filed For ‘Cockroach Janata Party’, Abhijeet Dipke Not Among Applicants Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Loading comments...