Cockroach Janta Party, Gyanesh Kumar & The Battle Over Democracy, Dissent & Voters’ Rights
The article examines the Cockroach Janta Party’s protests led by Abhijeet Dipke against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, raising concerns over electoral disenfranchisement, political dissent and unequal treatment of protesters. It criticises the government’s response, questions media narratives around the movement and argues for greater electoral accountability and democratic freedoms.