Deepka, a political activist who is better known as the leader of the "Cockroach Party" in India in recent months, was arrested at the same time as the country's elections.

Deepka, a political activist who is better known as the leader of the "Cockroach Party" in India in recent months, was arrested at the same time as the country's elections.

The Cockroach Party is a humorous and youth-oriented political movement launched on 16 May 2026 by Deepka.

Its establishment was a response to the statements of the Chief Justice of India, who compared some unemployed youth and activists to "cockroaches" and "parasites".

In recent months, movement quickly gained popularity on social networks and presented itself as the voice of the youth who are dissatisfied with mainstream politics and the economic and employment situation.

This organization is not yet registered with the Election Commission of India as an official political party.

On Saturday, October 18, the Indian capital police arrested a number of supporters of movement who intercepted a rally. Today's interception was conducted with the aim of mobilizing thousands of protesters against the Chief Election Commissioner and an interception to correct the voter list; A move that critics say will benefit Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party.