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This Cockroach Janta Party history page is a month-by-month timeline of the movement’s first weeks — from the CJI controversy through Instagram blocks, website restrictions, and the June 6 Jantar Mantar protest.
May 15–16, 2026: Founding Week
Supreme Court hearing remark → CJP launch → Google Form membership opens → #MainBhiCockroach trends.
May 17–25, 2026: Viral Scale
Instagram follower count surpasses BJP and Congress accounts. Media coverage from BBC, NBC, and Indian outlets. Phishing scams begin — see our scam alert.
- 20M+ Instagram followers reported
- X account @cockroachjantaparty withheld in India
- Website access restricted — mirror sites appear
- 350,000+ membership sign-ups reported
June 2026: Offline Movement
CJP holds Jantar Mantar protest June 6, NEET-related demonstrations, and clean-up drives in cockroach costumes. Opposition figures including Mahua Moitra engage with the movement online.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cockroach Janta Party history?
Founded May 16, 2026 after a CJI remark, CJP grew to 20M+ Instagram followers, faced platform blocks, and held a Jantar Mantar protest June 6.
How fast did CJP grow?
Reports indicate 20M Instagram followers within roughly a week and 350K membership sign-ups in the first month.
Was CJP always online-only?
No — by June 2026 CJP organised offline protests including Jantar Mantar and NEET demonstrations.
Sources & further reading: Indian Express, BBC, The Wire, and India Today covered CJP’s May–June 2026 launch, growth, and protests. Treat follower counts and membership totals as approximate unless a specific reporting date is cited. For official updates, use the CJP WhatsApp channel and cockroachjanataparty.io only.
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