Pune: Congress MLA Vishwajeet Kadam stated on Saturday that no comparison should be made between the Congress party and the trending Cockroach Janta Party, as the latter's presence is confined to social media. "Congress has been working on the ground. Our party also has lakhs of workers from various castes and creeds. They have been working at the grassroots level, therefore, the comparison is not valid," Kadam said in Pune on the sidelines of his party's event, where newly appointed Pune city presidents Deeptie Chawadary and Prashant Jagtap took charge.
Youth Anger and Social Media Reaction
Interacting with reporters at the event, Kadam remarked that the satirical platform, floated by youngster Abhijeet Dipke, reflects the younger generation's anger against the government's failure in governance. "The youth of the country is struggling because of issues like unemployment and inflation. Instead of finding a solution to their problems, some important persons holding constitutional posts are calling them cockroaches. The younger generation felt insulted and therefore, they are coming out and expressing anger on social media by supporting the Cockroach Janta Party," Kadam told reporters.
The Rise of Cockroach Janta Party
The satirical platform 'Cockroach Janta Party,' created by youngster Dipke, received an overwhelming response on various social media platforms. Within a few days, its handles gained millions of followers. Responding to a question about whether the Cockroach Janta Party was occupying the space of opposition parties like Congress, Kadam said, "I do not think so. The Cockroach Janta Party has over two million followers, which is quite historic and commendable. But there cannot be a comparison between that platform and the Congress party."
No Gen-Z Protests Like Bangladesh or Nepal
Kadam also ruled out the possibility of Bangladesh or Nepal-like Gen-Z protests in the country due to the surge in the Cockroach Janta Party's following. "It is true that the younger generation is expressing its anger on social media against the government's failed governance, but our country's democratic structure is very strong. It will not allow any violent reaction by any section of the society," Kadam said.
