India, Aug. 4 -- Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), an incidental and accidental creation, came into being thanks to the Chief Justice of India's remark-whether casual, off-the-cuff or serious. Named after one of the most primitive living winged insects, with origins dating back 320 million years and comprising over 4,600 species worldwide, the cockroach has found a new meaning in the current Indian context. The long existence of this underrated insect is attributed to its resilience and instinct to survive under the most difficult circumstances.

Barely two months into existence in its new manifestation as CJP, with restive but resilient youth becoming its fulcrum, it has no leader, cadre, ideology, constitution or manifesto. It is neither a ...