Young social media users turned the comment section of the Cockroach Janta Party manifesto post into a debate on the future of Indian politics.
The group, known online as CJP, posted its “Five-Point Agenda for 2029” on Instagram and urged opposition supporters and activists to unite behind the campaign. Soon after, thousands of users began posting demands, criticisms and policy suggestions.
Many comments moved beyond support or opposition. Users treated the post like an open public forum on governance, corruption, reservations and women’s rights.
Reservation policy became one of the biggest flashpoints in the comments section. User @kiran.gorad87 wrote, “NO CAST BASED RESERVATION.” Others demanded what they called a “merit-based selection process” in education, jobs and politics.
The proposal for women’s reservation triggered another divide. User @harsh__2_8 called for “Women’s reservation in parliament, in every state assembly and in judiciary.”
Another user, @gigglytuff_, wrote, “Women dont just want reservation. WOMEN WANT SAFETY.”
Some users opposed expanding reservation quotas. User @lulu_iralu_ argued that political representation should depend on “capability” instead of reserved seats. User @vihaan_shenoy_210 said social attitudes toward women mattered more than increasing quotas in legislatures.
Calls grow for religion-free politics
Religion in elections emerged as another major issue in the discussion.
“Please add no religion slogan or religious agenda,” wrote user @priyanka_bahalia_.
User @rajeev.dhyani added, “Completely ban on use of religion in elections.”
Other users demanded that politicians stop using Hindu-Muslim issues during campaigns and focus instead on education, healthcare and development.
Young users push anti-corruption reforms
Many comments focused on corruption and political accountability.
User @aa.darsh wrote that “each penny has to be recorded” in government spending. User @babalpreet_07 called for a ban on corporate donations to political parties.
Several users also demanded educational qualifications for politicians. User @zafinparekhh suggested that Members of Parliament should hold a master’s degree in political science, while prime ministerial candidates should have a PhD in the subject.
Others called for background checks, audits of public officials and bans on candidates with criminal records.
Climate and environmental issues also appeared repeatedly in the comments. User @anuragmaloo urged the group to “prioritise climate agenda in politics.” Other users demanded stricter environmental laws and stronger protection for ecosystems.
Some commenters questioned why the original manifesto did not include climate issues despite growing concern among young voters over pollution, heatwaves and environmental damage.
Support, criticism and political frustration
Not all users supported the campaign. User @achal.ya wrote, “Understand there is a difference between activism and governance.” Another user, @sarthak_8786, dismissed the campaign as “Khali 2 din ka Trend hai.”
Still, many users described the campaign as a “revolution” and compared it to earlier anti-establishment political movements.
User @anuragdhanania wrote, “What’s actually impressive is the quality of discussions people are having in the comments section here.”
The discussion spread across regional support pages linked to the campaign, including accounts claiming support from Bihar, Kerala, Gujarat and West Bengal.
The comment section became more than a reaction thread. It turned into a space where young users debated representation, governance, corruption and political reform in real time.
The viral response showed how political conversations among Gen Z users are moving away from party speeches and into social media spaces where anyone can join the debate.
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