Sanjay Raut Sarcastic Thanks to CJI Surya Kant Over CJP Movement

1. Sanjay Raut's Social Media Message to CJI Surya Kant

Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut on Monday (20 July 2026) publicly thanked Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, giving him credit for the ongoing protest movement led by the satirical group Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).

In a post on X, Raut wrote:

“Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, my lord Suryakant ji.
The credit for today’s great movement goes to just this one person!
For bringing the dead of the country back to life.”

2. Background: The Supreme Court Hearing and the Cockroach Remark

The remark that led to the formation of the Cockroach Janta Party was made by CJI Surya Kant on 15 May 2026 during a Supreme Court hearing. While hearing a petition related to the designation of senior advocates, the Chief Justice observed that some unemployed people who could not find a place in the legal profession had become media persons, social media users, and RTI activists and were “attacking everyone.” He referred to such individuals as “parasites of society” and used the word “cockroaches.”

The comments went viral. Soon after, political strategist Abhijeet Dipke launched the satirical “Cockroach Janta Party.” What started as online satire later turned into a street-level protest movement focusing on paper leaks in competitive exams (including NEET), unemployment, and education system failures.

3. Current Situation: The Sansad Chalo March and Police Action

Raut’s sarcastic comment came amid the CJP’s “Sansad Chalo” march in Delhi on the opening day of the Monsoon Session. Protesters trying to reach Parliament faced police barricades, tear gas, and baton charges near Jantar Mantar and Parliament Street.

The movement has gained support from various opposition political leaders who see it as a reflection of genuine youth frustration regarding exams, leaks, and the lack of employment opportunities. The sarcastic branding of the party has helped it trending consistently on social platforms.

4. Verification & Source Details

This report is based on Sanjay Raut’s verified social media post and reporting by established publications including Hindustan Times (20 July 2026). Background details of the May 2026 court observation are taken from contemporaneous reports by The Hindu and other credible sources. No unverified claims have been included.