Haryana lawyer moves Election Commission to register Cockroach Janta Party
A lawyer in Haryana has applied to the Election Commission of India to register the Cockroach Janta Party as a political party. The party, founded as a satirical movement, aims to promote community service and constitutional awareness. The application comes after the party's social media presence was challenged by government actions citing national security.
- ▪Sudhir Jakhar filed an application with the Election Commission for the Cockroach Janta Party's registration.
- ▪The party was founded by Abhijeet Dipke as a satirical response to remarks made by the Chief Justice of India.
- ▪The application outlines various demands including environmental protection and transparency in governance.
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- ▪ Lawyer seeks to register Cockroach Janta Party separately from US-based founder — Hindustan Times — Top
- ▪ Cockroach Janta Party founder moves Delhi HC after X account blocked — Times of India — Top
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| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 07:18:36 +0530 |
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A lawyer-activist has filed an application with the Election Commission of India (ECI) for the Registration of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) as a political party under the Representation of the People’s Act.The lawyer Sudhir Jakhar, a resident of Panipat in Haryana, told The Hindu that he had to move in for the registration of the party as Boston-based Abhijeet Dipke, who had formed the satirical platform on social media, was not in a position to come to India.Mr. Jakhar said he had been a student leader and has since been associated with the farmers’ agitation.The application, a copy of which is available with The Hindu, seeks to register the Cockroach Janta Party as a political party under section 29 (A) of the RPI Act, 1951. Mr.
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