Cockroach Janata Party Town Hall Protest Postponed After Bengaluru Police Warning

Bengaluru police have rejected viral social media claims that a "Cockroach Janata Party" human chain protest will be held outside Town Hall on May 24, stating that no permission has been sought or granted for any such gathering.

The clarification came after posters and messages related to the proposed event began circulating widely on social media platforms. The Kannada poster called for a peaceful human chain protest at 11 a.m. near Bengaluru Town Hall under the banner of the Cockroach Janata Party.

As the posts gained traction online, city police issued a strong warning, saying any gathering at the location would violate existing Karnataka High Court directions regarding protests and public demonstrations in Bengaluru.

Viral Poster Calls for Protest

According to the viral message, the organisers claimed to represent students, workers and unemployed youth frustrated over issues including rising prices, unemployment and concerns surrounding examinations.

The poster described the gathering as a peaceful public movement and urged people to join the human chain near Town Hall.

However, Bengaluru police said they examined the viral Cockroach Janata Party posts and confirmed that no individual, organisation or political group had officially applied for permission to conduct any event at Town Hall on May 24.

Officials stressed that no approval had been issued for any protest, rally or human chain at the location.

Police Cite High Court Restrictions

Police also reminded the public that a Karnataka High Court order restricts protests, rallies and dharnas within Bengaluru city to Freedom Park and does not permit such activities at other public locations, including Town Hall.

Officials said that even if permission had been requested, approval for a Cockroach Janata Party event at Town Hall would not have been granted because of the court order.

Authorities further warned that any group assembling at Town Hall on May 24 could face action for violating the High Court directive.

Police have also urged people not to spread unverified social media posts related to the proposed gathering.

Event Reportedly Postponed

Following the police clarification, another message circulating online claimed that the proposed Cockroach Janata Party Town Hall gathering had been postponed.

The viral Cockroach Janata Party trend has recently gained massive attention across social media platforms, particularly among younger users, with meme-driven posts, parody political messaging and satirical campaign-style content spreading rapidly online.