Cockroach Janata Party Called Out For '100% Male Representation' - Founder 'Explains' Why

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controversy erupted after the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) named its spokespersons ahead of their planned protest in the national capital. Netizens online questioned the all-male representation and why there were no female spokespersons in founder Abhijeet Dipke's team. Even opposition leaders like Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi pointed out the obvious in CJP's representation. "So Cockroach Janta Party begins with a 100% male representation as founder, co-founder and spokespersons. Okay, can’t wait for more to unravel :-)" Priyanka Chaturvedi wrote on X.

Dipke explains reason

Responding to the allegations, Dipke said that the role had been offered to female team members, but they said they would prefer to not be at the forefront due to constant online threats that CJP received."Why is there no woman spokesperson in the CJP? We did offered the role to our female team members, but many told us they would prefer to be actively involved without being at the forefront due to the constant online attacks and threats we are receiving. We respect their decision," Dipke clarified in a post on X."That said, we would like to invite young women who want to be part of this movement and are willing to step forward as spokespersons to join us," he added.

Cockroach Janta Party names 3 spokespersons

The online protest movement Cockroach Janta Party announced three official spokespersons who will represent the organisation before the public and the media on Wednesday. The movement said investigative journalist Saurav Das will serve as its Chief Spokesperson, while political researcher, author and filmmaker Vijeta Dahiya and management consultant-turned-public policy commentator Ashutosh Ranka will also take on the role of spokespersons.In a statement, CJP said the three-member team would be responsible for communicating the movement's positions, engaging with the media, and helping shape its public outreach strategy. The organisation added that its effort to "change the political discourse of India" would be driven by a new generation of leaders.Dipke is returning to India on June 6 to launch a protest seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination-related lapses.