‘Govt disconnected’: CJP chief Dipke announces national campaign on youth issues

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced a nationwide campaign called "Kya Bolti Public" in September to engage with the public, especially the youth, on their concerns and expectations. The founder of CJP, Abhijeet Dipke, stated that those in power have become disconnected from people's issues, and the party aims to change this by focusing on education reforms and unemployment.

Dipke highlighted that quality education has become unaffordable for many families, with annual fees for Class 1 ranging from ₹1 lakh to ₹2 lakh in some schools. He emphasized the need to address this issue, stating that no parent should bear a financial burden in providing quality higher education to their children.

Additionally, Dipke pointed out that nearly 80% of the unemployed are graduates, and many feel that pursuing higher education might have been a mistake. He wants to make unemployment a central issue in the national political discourse. The CJP believes that educated youth are frustrated by the current situation and will continue to mobilize if these concerns are not addressed.

The CJP was formed following Chief Justice of India Surya Kant's remarks, which he called "cockroaches" and "parasites." Dipke clarified that the CJI's remarks were not directed at the youth but at individuals pursuing careers in professions like law and media using "fake and bogus degrees." The CJP gained significant social media support before launching a sit-in protest in June, demanding the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination irregularities.

The hunger strike and removal of activist Sonam Wangchuk galvanized the movement, with young professionals marching to Parliament days before Pradhan resigned amid outrage over police excesses.