‘Young Indians Want To Be Heard; Cockroach Party Provides The Platform’
Shama Ali Khan, a Zoomer from Gr Noida, feels CJP’s popularity reflects a growing desire among young Indians for more accountability, better governance. Her views:
In my opinion, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is not just a temporary trend. And I believe it has the potential to remain relevant in the long run because it focuses on the issues that matter to today’s youth — issues that many traditional political parties have failed to address effectively.
What makes CJP stand out is that it understands the concerns of young people (read Gen Z) and raises its voice on everyday problems. Whether it is a damaged road, an uncovered drain, poor civic infrastructure, paper leaks, or issues that impact our education system, CJP treats every problem as a matter worth discussing. Through social media, especially platforms like Instagram, people can highlight problems in their communities, and CJP often amplifies these concerns and pushes for solutions.
The involvement of people like Sonam Wangchuk adds gravitas to the movement and he has attracted many young supporters to the CJP protest sites. He is a highly educated innovator and a strong advocate of educational reforms. Many students believe, and rightly so, that more educated people should be involved in running the country. They feel that qualified leaders are better equipped to understand complex issues and find out meaningful solutions.
Many young people also believe that politics should be based on expertise and knowledge rather than just political experience. For example, students often question whether leaders handling important portfolios fully understand the challenges faced by ordinary citizens in that sector. This has increased support for movements that promote educated and issue-based leadership.
CJP’s growing popularity among Gen Z also comes from the fact that it gives young people a platform to express themselves. It provides them a forum to convey their concerns and aspirations. Students feel that many political parties ignore concerns such as examination irregularities, flaws in the education system, unemployment, and the lack of support for sports and athletics. The CJP, on the other hand, appears willing to discuss these issues openly.
For many supporters, the CJP represents more than a political movement; it represents a generation that wants to be heard. They see it as a voice for young people who are frustrated with the status quo and want leaders who understand their aspirations, challenges, and expectations from the country.
Many students believe that if political parties had responded more effectively to people’s concerns over the years, a movement like CJP might not have gained such popularity. The rising popularity of the CJP reflects a growing desire among young Indians for greater accountability, better governance, and leadership that is both educated and connected to the realities of everyday life.
As told to Deepti Sharma
