The ‘Lal Hit Janata Party’ (LHP) has emerged as an opponent of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), which recently attracted attention through protests in the national capital, Delhi. The LHP has accused the CJP of creating disorder in the name of protest and has called for a rally on the occasion of Dussehra.
On Sunday, October 17, the Lal Hit Janata Party held its first membership convention at Malviya Smriti Bhawan in Delhi to oppose the Cockroach Janata Party. The party’s chief, Ayan Bhattnagar, along with other speakers, targeted the CJP, the Congress, and the protesters. They alleged that such demonstrations were raising questions about the country’s constitutional institutions and causing losses to businesses.
LHP Chief Calls for Public Mobilisation
LHP chief Ayan Bhattnagar said the meeting was intended to determine the group’s future strategy. He explained that the gathering was also meant to demonstrate how a large number of people could be mobilised within a short period.
Describing Dussehra as a symbol of the victory of good over evil, Bhattnagar said people needed to move beyond social media and take to the streets. During the event, LHP leaders mocked protesters associated with the CJP, referring to them as insects and cockroaches.
Dussehra to Diwali Is Business Season, Says LHP
Bhattnagar said the period from Dussehra to Diwali is one of the most important business seasons for traders across the country. He argued that disruptions in major commercial areas such as Connaught Place would not be tolerated.
He alleged that protesters had attempted to disrupt public life and other activities in Delhi and several other metropolitan cities.
How Can Protests Bring About a Change of Government?
Referring to lawyer Prashant Bhushan’s remarks about “regime change,” Bhattnagar questioned how a government could be changed through protests.
He said questioning the Election Commission and demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar could weaken public confidence in constitutional institutions. He argued that if people were demanding the Chief Election Commissioner’s resignation today, they might demand Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s resignation tomorrow.
Bhattnagar alleged that protesters were failing to consider whether their movement was consistent with constitutional and legal procedures. He also questioned whether the demands of any group should be accepted simply because approximately 50,000 people had gathered to support them.
‘We Want to Save Democracy’
Bhattnagar said the Lal Hit Janata Party had been formed with the aim of protecting democracy.
He alleged that protests organised by the CJP were attempts to undermine public confidence in institutions and positions such as the police and the Chief Election Commissioner.
He further claimed that the Congress and the All India Students’ Association (AISA) were supporting the CJP movement, alleging that their objective was to remove the BJP government from power and form their own government.
He also raised concerns about alleged mistreatment of police personnel and security forces during the protests. According to him, women police officers had been attacked and Army personnel had also faced assaults. He questioned whether such incidents could be justified in the name of a protest.
‘Where There Are Cockroaches, There Will Be Hit’
Journalist Pawan also referred to the insecticide brand Hit while discussing the party’s name. He remarked, “Where there are cockroaches, there will be Hit.”
He said the country’s economy depended on business and claimed that protests were causing difficulties for people across the Delhi-NCR region.
Pawan further claimed that commercial establishments had suffered losses amounting to ₹3,000 crore because of the protests, adding that the losses could rise to ₹10 crore. However, the report states that no data or evidence was presented at the event to substantiate these financial-loss claims.
