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Meet The Makkhi Janta Party: India's Newest Satirical Online Movement Amid Delhi Protests
- •The Makkhi Janta Party has emerged as a new online satirical movement on Instagram, following the viral success of the Cockroach Janta Party.
- •The movement's name and imagery were inspired by a remark from Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, who advised authorities not to use a hammer to kill a fly during protests.
- •MJP's website and manifesto pitch capitalism, entrepreneurship, job creation, and economic growth while critiquing grievance-driven protest politics.
- •The group clarifies that it is not affiliated with any political party and presents itself as a platform for public dignity and citizens' rights.
- •The Cockroach Janta Party previously gained attention through protest campaigns and demonstrations calling for institutional accountability.
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The Makkhi Janta Party (MJP) is a satirical online movement that emerged after a bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant advised authorities not to use a hammer to kill a fly during CJP protests in Delhi. Adopting the fly imagery, MJP presents itself on its website as a platform focused on public dignity, capitalism, entrepreneurship, and economic growth rather than grievance-driven protests.
The MJP website manifesto makes a strong pitch for capitalism, job creation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth. It criticizes grievance-driven protest politics, arguing that India needs individuals to build businesses, develop practical skills, create employment, and support local enterprises.
In October 2026, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) called for demonstrations demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged revisions to electoral rolls. This planned protest resulted in major security measures in Delhi, including traffic advisories, restricted access to several Metro stations, and heavy security deployments.
