Shazia Ilmi Questions Credibility of 'Cockroach Janta Party'

BJP national spokesperson Shazia Ilmi has responded to the formation of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a satirical online movement sparked by controversial remarks made by the Chief Justice of India.

Key Statements from Ilmi

"While we acknowledge the public sentiment behind the CJP's formation, we must question the seriousness of its demands and the political affiliations of its founder."

Ilmi addressed the emergence of the CJP, which was created in reaction to the Chief Justice of India's comments comparing some youth to "parasites" and "cockroaches."

On the party's leadership, Ilmi pointed out that CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has a history with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). While Dipke has denied any current involvement with AAP, he has not concealed his past association.

Regarding the demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation — prompted by the cancellation of the NEET exam due to alleged question paper leaks — Ilmi stated:

"The decision on ministerial resignations is the Cabinet's prerogative, not a matter to be dictated by a newly formed satirical group."

The 2026 NEET exam was canceled after reports of question paper leaks, impacting over 2.2 million students.

Political Motivations

Ilmi suggested the CJP's push may be politically motivated, citing apparent support from AAP and its leader's prior history with the party. This raises questions about whether the movement is a genuine grassroots response or a veiled political maneuver.

Hacking Allegations

On the topic of CJP's accusations that the BJP was behind hacking attacks against their platform, Ilmi denied any BJP involvement outright.

"These hacking allegations appear baseless and only serve to cast doubt on the credibility of the CJP itself."

Background

The Cockroach Janta Party was formed as a satirical political entity following the Chief Justice of India's controversial remarks about certain youth. The movement has since adopted specific policy demands, including calls for the Education Minister's resignation over the NEET exam cancellation.