New Delhi/IBNS, May 21 -- The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), a satirical online campaign triggered by controversial remarks from Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, has taken social media by storm, even overtaking the Bharatiya Janata Party in follower count on some platforms.

The CJP reportedly crossed 10 million followers within just five days, fuelled by endorsements and support from prominent personalities including Dhruv Rathee, lawyer Prashant Bhushan, and Trinamool Congress MPs Mahua Moitra and Kirti Azad.

What Triggered The CJP Campaign?

On May 15, a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Jogmalya Bagchi was hearing a case related to senior advocate designation.

The petitioner's counsel later apologised and withdr...