India, May 21 -- The sudden rise of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has triggered one major question across Indian social media, can this viral Gen Z-led online movement evolve into a larger political protest similar to the youth uprisings seen in Nepal and Bangladesh?

The movement, which began as a satirical response to controversial remarks allegedly made by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant about unemployed youth, has now become one of the fastest-growing internet campaigns in India. Millions of followers, meme-driven political messaging and anger around unemployment have pushed the campaign into mainstream debate.

However, founder Abhijeet Dipke has repeatedly clarified that the movement supports peaceful and democratic expression,...