After 'Cockroach Janta Party', Former Supreme Court Judge Launches 'Ishq Karo Party'

Just when social media seemed to have moved on from discussions surrounding the viral "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP), former Supreme Court judge Justice Markandey Katju has introduced a new political concept that is drawing attention online. The retired judge has announced the formation of the "Ishq Karo Party", a platform that he says is inspired by the message "Make Love Not War".The announcement was made through a post on his official X account, where Katju invited young Indians to become part of the initiative. According to him, the party aims to promote a philosophy centred on peace, harmony and human connection. In his post, he stated that those interested in joining the "Ishq Karo Party" can reach out via email at [e-mail]'s

latest social media intervention comes at a time when unconventional political movements and internet-driven campaigns are increasingly finding space in public discourse. His announcement has particularly attracted attention because it follows the recent rise of the Cockroach Janta Party, a social media phenomenon that generated widespread discussion across digital platforms.

The Cockroach Janta Party made headlines after organising a protest at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Saturday. The demonstration was aimed at demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over allegations of examination paper leaks. The party's founder, Abhijeet Dipke, arrived in the national capital carrying a copy of the Indian Constitution before heading to the protest venue.Videos and photographs from the event showed supporters greeting Dipke at New Delhi's international airport, with crowds chanting his name as he made his way to Jantar Mantar. Despite the group's remarkable online popularity—having accumulated more than 22 million Instagram followers since its launch in mid-May—the turnout at the protest remained relatively modest, with only a few hundred participants gathering at the site on June 6.Katju, who also served as chairman of the Press Council of India, has frequently used social media to comment on political and social issues, often mixing satire with public commentary. His latest announcement has added another unusual chapter to his online presence, prompting many internet users to draw comparisons between the newly proposed Ishq Karo Party and the widely discussed Cockroach Janta Party.The announcement has led many social media users to jokingly describe the Ishq Karo Party as a new rival to the "Cockroach Janta Party," a phrase that has surfaced repeatedly in online discussions following Katju's post.While the Cockroach Janta Party gained traction largely through viral content, memes and satirical political messaging, the emergence of the Ishq Karo Party has sparked a fresh wave of reactions across social media. Users have been sharing jokes, memes and commentary about the concept, turning the announcement into yet another trending topic in India's ever-evolving internet culture.