Punjab News Daily
Chandigarh, May 21

The rapidly growing Instagram platform ‘Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)’ is gaining massive attention among young audiences for its sharp criticism of the BJP government over issues such as unemployment, inflation, and controversies surrounding examination paper leaks, including the NEET paper leak case.

CJP, which recently crossed 10.2 million Instagram followers, has emerged as a major youth-driven digital platform using memes, satire, and short videos to discuss political and social issues affecting students and the middle class. The page has openly urged young people to question the government on rising unemployment, increasing prices of daily essentials, and concerns related to competitive examination leaks.

In multiple viral posts, the platform questioned why there has been no strong demand for accountability from the Education Ministry despite controversies surrounding the NEET paper leak, which triggered nationwide outrage among students and parents.

The campaign has resonated strongly with Gen-Z users, many of whom are actively sharing the content and participating in online discussions around jobs, education, inflation, and economic challenges. Political observers say the rise of such pages reflects growing frustration among sections of youth who feel disconnected from traditional political messaging.

Several users have also compared the growing digital activism in India with recent youth-led protests in Nepal, where online mobilisation played a key role in influencing public discourse and political developments.

Experts believe meme culture and political satire are becoming increasingly influential in shaping opinions among first-time voters, making social media one of the biggest battlegrounds for political narratives ahead of future elections.