The viral Cockroach Janta Party trend is sparking conversations on youth unemployment, exam pressure, digital activism and the future of political engagement in India.
The emerging political stars in India are cockroaches. Thousands, millions of cockroaches across every corner of a country with many outstanding hygiene duties, but the epidemic has incubated in the cochambrose politics. It is the sign of the times: the Popular Cockroaches Party (CJP) emerged as a harmless digital prank and has emerged on the platform of a disillusioned and frustrated youth. It is also the confirmation of parody and satire as we…