Cockroach movement protest held in Maharashtra's Thane over 'unemployment and inflation'

A protest against unemployment examination paper leaks and rising inflation was organised in Thane on Monday by demonstrators calling themselves members of the cockroach movement reported the PTIThe protest took place near Masunda Lake and saw participation from youths activists and workers of Nationalist Congress Party NCP SPThe demonstration featured rap performances flash mobs and slogans directed against the governmentSeveral young participants expressed frustration over unemployment lack of opportunities and alleged examination paper leaksSome protesters also dressed as Narendra Modi and Giorgia Meloni and distributed Melody chocolates during the agitation according to the PTIlsquoCockroach Janta Partyrsquo referenced during demonstrationThe protest drew inspiration from the online trend surrounding the socalled Cockroach Janta Party CJP a satirical digital movement that recently gained attention on social mediaAddressing the gathering Jitendra Awhad said the movement reflected growing anger among young people as per the PTIldquoThe youth of the country are frustrated due to unemployment and lack of opportunities The anger among youngsters is increasingrdquo he saidAwhad also claimed the term ldquoCockroach Janta Partyrdquo emerged online after remarks attributed to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant regarding unemployed youthsNCP SP leaders participateAmong those present at the protest were NCP SP district president Manoj Pradhan and youth leader Abhijit PawarParty workers joined demonstrators in raising issues related to employment inflation and opportunities for young peopleThe ldquocockroach movementrdquo emerged online following controversy over remarks linked to Chief Justice of India CJI Surya KantOn May 16 the CJI issued a clarification stating he was ldquopainedrdquo by media reports suggesting that he had criticised the youthThe issue has since sparked political debate and social media campaigns across MaharashtraPolice security deployed at CJP founders housePolice have deployed roundtheclock security outside the residence of the Cockroach Janata Party founder of Abhijeet Dipke in the MIDC Waluj area of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar a senior official said on Sunday reported the PTIAccording to officials the move is intended to manage crowds and maintain order as the Cockroach Janata Party continues to attract widespread attention onlineThe Cockroach Janata Party emerged on social media last week and quickly gained popularity through satirical memes political commentary and online discussions focused on unemployment examination paper leaks and issues linked to education the news agency reportedThe movement has generated significant traction across digital platforms particularly among young social media users engaging with concerns surrounding jobs and academic transparencyPolice deny threat allegationsDeputy Commissioner of Police Pankaj Atulkar stated that the security arrangement was precautionary in nature and not connected to any specific threatldquoWe have provided general police protection at the residence to prevent overcrowding because the CJP issue is currently trending on social mediardquo Atulkar said according to the PTIHe further clarified that no formal complaint regarding threats or intimidation had been received by any police station under his jurisdictionwith PTI inputs