{
  "id": 14363703,
  "title": "Makhi Janta Party after CJI's 'hammer to kill fly'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/makhi-janta-party-after-cjis-hammer-to-kill-fly",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T03:30:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/makhi-janta-party-gains-3-4-lakh-followers-after-chief-justice-of-india-said-hammer-to-kill-a-fly-mjp-wants-to-partner-with-cjp/articleshow/134931069.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A satirical political group called Makhi Janta Party (MJP) surfaced on Instagram, drawing inspiration from Chief Justice of India Surya Kant's remark about using a hammer to kill a fly. The page quickly gained traction, accumulating over 40 lakh views and 3.3 lakh followers in just 72 hours. MJP is attempting to collaborate with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) to either share a common stance or coordinate actions, if both parties agree. The group has voiced its backing for protester Neha Bora and questioned the arrest of two CJP leaders at Jantar Mantar.\n\nMJP is a satirical Instagram account that originated in June 2021 and changed its username multiple times before adopting the current name. The founder of the page is identified as Aaryan, who claims to be the founding president of the organization. The group is currently searching for spokespersons.\n\nDuring a Supreme Court hearing on October 9, the bench questioned the justification for a city-wide shutdown before CJP's protest scheduled for October 10. The court highlighted the distinction between stopping and regulating activities, stating that authorities should not regulate public transport through a \"hammer to kill a fly.\" MJP took this remark and used it to counter the assertion that the fly is inferior to anyone.\n\nCJP emerged in May following CJI Kant's comparison of unemployed young people to cockroaches during an unrelated hearing. It began as a satirical response and evolved into a movement advocating for accountability and protests. The movement culminated in Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation due to protests over alleged exam irregularities, which were led from Jantar Mantar in July.\n\nCJP had planned to protest on October 10, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. However, the Delhi Police denied the request due to it being submitted after the required 10-day notice period. The authorities also cited alleged failure to adhere to previous directives and concerns related to public order. Consequently, Jantar Mantar was sealed, and a large security force was deployed.\n\nMJP expressed solidarity with Neha Bora and CJP in an Instagram statement, praising the protester's courage and determination. The group emphasized that raising questions and demanding accountability are crucial elements of democracy. MJP also cautioned citizens to exercise their right to protest responsibly and within the legal framework, while questioning the impact of moving protests to less visible locations.",
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