The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced the launch of a nationwide campaign titled “Kya Bolti Public” to engage with citizens, particularly the youth, and understand their concerns. The campaign is scheduled to begin in September 2026, following a core committee meeting at CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke’s residence in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra. The initiative aims to address issues such as education affordability, unemployment, and the perceived disconnect between the government and the public.According to Hindustan Times, Abhijeet Dipke stated that the campaign would focus on understanding the expectations and aspirations of the youth, highlighting that quality education has become unaffordable for many families. Dipke emphasised that education reforms and unemployment would be central to the CJP’s political discourse, noting that a significant proportion of unemployed individuals are graduates.As reported by Deccan Herald, Dipke described the resignation of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan as a major achievement of recent student-led protests. He asserted that the campaign would operate in line with the vision of Babasaheb Ambedkar, Mahatma Gandhi, and Pandit Nehru, and reiterated the party’s commitment to the principles of the Indian Constitution.As highlighted by The Hindu, Dipke addressed the need for restoring media credibility and stressed that the campaign would gather public opinion on current national issues. He also pointed out that 60% of India’s population is below the age of 35, underlining the importance of youth engagement in the campaign’s outreach efforts.As noted in an article by Hindustan Times, Dipke criticised the rising costs of school, college, and coaching fees, arguing that these financial burdens are pushing families into debt. He cited Dr B.R. Ambedkar’s views on education as a fundamental right and questioned the neutrality of the judiciary, alleging that recent court decisions have favoured ruling parties over ordinary citizens.The CJP Must Learn From Its Success, Not Just Celebrate ItRecent developments included a protest outside Dipke’s residence by youth who claimed they were not allowed to meet the CJP core team. The protesters, who had participated in previous student agitations, called for greater internal democracy within the organisation and demanded that all contributors to the movement be given a voice in decision-making.“We will travel across the country to understand the expectations, aspirations, and concerns of the people. We believe those in power are no longer willing to listen to people’s issues and have become disconnected from the public,” said Abhijeet Dipke.Analysis from recent coverage indicated that youth-led protests in India are increasingly driven by systemic concerns such as education, employment, and institutional trust. These movements are seen as expressions of broader generational aspirations and anxieties, rather than isolated grievances.Ongoing campaigns by other youth organisations, such as the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), have also focused on examination and recruitment reforms. Reporting indicated that ABVP continues to advocate for transparent and accountable examination systems, condemning the suppression of peaceful protests and calling for institutional reforms across several states.'Sleep on Platforms, Deliver for Swiggy to Afford Fees': Why Jharkhand Is AngryNote: This article is produced using AI-assisted tools and is based on publicly available information. It has been reviewed by The Quint's editorial team before publishing.