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Anish Gawande Interview | 'Kisike Baap ka Hindustan?': Cockroach Protest, Maharashtra Splits & More

Has the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) become India's most important youth movement? In this episode of Badi Badi Baatein, NCP-SP national spokesperson Anish Gawande joins us for an in-depth conversation on the rise of the Cockroach Janta Party, the movement led by Abhijeet Dipke, and what it reveals about youth anger, political dissent, and the state of democracy in India. Why has a movement that began as a meme page struck a chord with thousands of young Indians? Why are mainstream political parties struggling to connect with young people in the same way? Can the Cockroach Janta Party survive beyond social media and become a real political force? Gawande discusses the CJP protests, the NEET controversy, student anger, political accountability, and the growing frustration among young Indians. He also weighs in on whether CJP should formally enter electoral politics, whether it risks splitting opposition votes, and how digital-first movements are changing the nature of protest in India. Key topics: * Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) * Abhijeet Dipke * CJP protests and youth mobilisation * NEET protests and student anger * Why young Indians are losing faith in politics * The future of political dissent in India * Can CJP become a political party? * Social media activism and protest culture * Opposition politics and accountability * The changing face of Indian democracy "Whatever you might think of him... I have to admire the conviction and I have to admire the chutzpah." Watch the full conversation and decide for yourself: Is the Cockroach Janta Party a moment, a movement, or the beginning of something much bigger? #CockroachJantaParty #CJP #AbhijeetDipke #NEETProtests #YouthPolitics #StudentProtests #PoliticalDissent #IndianPolitics #PoliticalSatire #YouthMovement #AnishGawande #BadiBadiBaatein From exposing misinformation to delivering impactful human rights reporting, our newsroom has relentlessly pursued stories that drive change. We remain committed to asking the tough questions — and we'd love for you to be a part of our journey. Become The Quint’s member and make your support count: https://bit.ly/4j8x6uy For more videos, subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/4gIyCln --------------------------------------------------------------- Visit our website for more stories: https://www.thequint.com Check out our Special Projects: https://www.thequint.com/special-projects Subscribe to The Quint’s exclusive newsletters: https://thequint.substack.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow elsewhere: » Join us on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va5ysvjAe5VqBKRhgv2G » Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequint/ » LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/thequint » Twitter: https://x.com/TheQuint » Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quintillion/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Video: The Quint