The Cockroach Janta Party, a “youth pressure group” according to founder Abhijeet Dipke, on Wednesday announced three prominent social media influencers as its spokespersons.
The announcement was made on the heels of Dipke’s proposed sit-in protest to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan at the capital’s Jantar Mantar this Saturday, a day after prominent activist Sonam Wangchuk pledged support to it.
In a clearer indication of the group now having added a structural dimension to its ranks soon after catching social media by surprise on the basis of a satirical post last month, investigative journalist Saurav Das will take on the role of chief spokesperson, the group announced.
Political researcher, author, and filmmaker Vijeta Dahiya, and an alumnus of IIT Kanpur and the global management consulting firm McKinsey, Ashutosh Ranka, will also take on the role of spokespersons along with Das, the group added.
“Das joins the Cockroach Janta Party as an official spokesperson, bringing with him a wealth of experience from the field of journalism. He has spent several years investigating, analysing, and reporting on critical legal, judicial and social issues. Das was also one of the persons who led the November 2025 anti-pollution protests at the India Gate,” the group announced.
Dahiya, it added, steps into the role of spokesperson backed by “a formidable track record in political research and strategic analysis”. A writer, content creator, and filmmaker, Dahiya has authored two best-selling books and studied at Technological University.
Ranka, an alumnus of IIT Kanpur and London School of Economics, transitioned into strategic management consulting at McKinsey in London, where he advised top-tier international organizations on complex operational and economic strategies.
“He returned to India last year and has led several public movements in Jaipur focused on environmental, educational and youth issues, such as Dol Ka Badh, Amaira Suicide case, NEET Paper leak,” the group added.
