Cockroach Janta Party, which came into existence after Chief Justice of India Surya Kant made a normal remark that some unemployed youth and activists are “cockroaches” and “parasites of society”, is protesting in Delhi for weeks.
Vijeta Dahiya, who was associated with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) as its spokesperson, has now apparently lost his position after choosing a burger over joining a party protest.
We strongly condemn the deeply insensitive actions of our spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya, whose videos surfaced while peaceful protestors and our team were facing brutal police violence. Such conduct is unacceptable, shows a complete lack of judgment, and is wholly inconsistent with…— Cockroach Janta Party (@CJP_for_India) July 21, 2026
Dahiya had himself shared a video on Instagram showing him enjoying a burger at the same time while the CJP was holding a protest. The video, which appears to have been posted by Dahiya himself, quickly became the centre of discussion, with the contrast between his relaxed meal and the party’s protest drawing reactions from social media users.
According to reports, the CJP was unhappy with Dahiya’s decision to skip the protest. His absence reportedly became more significant because of his position as a party spokesperson, a role that generally requires members to remain publicly aligned with the organisation’s activities and messaging.
The incident has since taken on an ironic tone. Rather than quietly missing the protest, Dahiya’s decision was accompanied by a social media post that showed him choosing to spend his time eating a burger. The Instagram video effectively put his own choice in the public domain, allowing users to draw their own conclusions about his priorities.
Clown Dahiya, after instigating children to riot on the streets, left to eat a burger.
Now he says, “It is not my responsibility to be at the protest. You people have not elected me”
They are openly mocking the students who supported them, calling them fools, and still some… pic.twitter.com/FKhFq5eveh— Political Kida (@PoliticalKida) July 21, 2026
The episode has also generated a wider debate about political parties and the expectations they place on their representatives. While supporters and members may be expected to participate in protests and public programmes, the incident highlights how personal social media activity can sometimes have unexpected consequences, particularly when an individual holds an official position within a political organisation.
For Dahiya, what may have appeared to be an ordinary meal turned into a costly decision. His choice to enjoy a burger instead of participating in the CJP protest has reportedly resulted in his removal as the party’s spokesperson.
The episode is also a reminder of how quickly social media can amplify seemingly routine moments. A simple food video, posted by the person himself, became part of a political controversy and ultimately contributed to the loss of an organisational position.
In the age of Instagram and instant virality, Dahiya’s burger outing has become an unusual example of how a casual social media post can collide with political responsibilities — and, in this case, apparently cost someone their spokesperson’s chair.
