India’s “Cockroach Janta Party” goes viral as Gen Z movement grows

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India’s “Cockroach Janta Party” goes viral as Gen Z movement grows Asia / Pacific

Issued on: 25/05/2026 - 12:31

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A viral online joke in India, the “Cockroach Janta Party,” created as a parody of comments by a Supreme Court judge, has grown into a Gen Z–driven political movement with millions of followers. It promotes youth frustration with traditional politics but has also faced attempts by authorities to restrict its spread and reports of threats against its founder.

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