CJP Dismisses Vijeta Dahiya Amid Controversial Viral Clip

WHO:

The Indian Express - Vijeta Dahiya, spokesperson for the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)

Deccan Herald - CJP, a political group in India

WHAT:

The Indian Express - CJP removed Vijeta Dahiya from his position as spokesperson.

The Indian Express - Dahiya was involved in a controversy over videos showing him skipping a protest march and eating a burger while mocking critics.

Deccan Herald - CJP condemned Dahiya's actions as "deeply insensitive" and stated that such conduct is "unacceptable" and shows a "complete lack of judgment."

WHERE:

The Indian Express - The incident occurred during a protest where police were reportedly using violence against peaceful protestors.

WHY:

The Indian Express - CJP stated that Dahiya's conduct did not reflect the party's principles and was inappropriate given the circumstances of police violence against protestors.

HOW:

The Indian Express - CJP announced the decision to remove Dahiya in a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter).

(UPDATED July 21, 2026 19:29 UTC)

The Cockroach Janta Party has removed Vijeta Dahiya from his position as spokesperson following a controversy in which he was seen skipping a protest march to eat a burger while mocking critics. CJP condemned Dahiya's actions as "deeply insensitive," stating that his conduct does not reflect the party's principles, especially in light of the police violence against peaceful protestors. The decision to remove him was announced in a statement posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.