Lawyer seeks to register Cockroach Janta Party separately from US-based founder
A lawyer from Haryana has applied to register the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) independently from its US-based founder. Sudhir Jakhar, the national convener, submitted the application to the Election Commission of India amid rising popularity of the party. The CJP aims to address various social issues and has gained significant online traction since its launch.
- ▪Sudhir Jakhar submitted the registration application to the Election Commission of India.
- ▪The CJP was launched in response to remarks made by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant regarding unemployed youth.
- ▪The party's objectives include promoting democratic participation and environmental protection.
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Lawyer seeks to register Cockroach Janta Party separately from US-based founderSudhir Jakhar, the lawyer calling himself the party’s national convener, submitted the application to the ECI secretaryUpdated on: May 26, 2026 1:57 PM ISTBy Harsh YadavShare viaCopy link A lawyer from Haryana’s Panipat has filed an application with the Election Commission of India (ECI) to register the online satirical collective Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in his own name, separately from its US-based founder Abhijeet Dipke, people aware of the matter said on Tuesday.Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke. (X)Sudhir Jakhar, the lawyer calling himself the party’s national convener, submitted the application to the ECI secretary for registration under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act.
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