Cockroach Janata Party, or CJP, says it will work as a pressure group rather than enter electoral politics for now amid India’s current situation. Founder Abhijit Deepke made the announcement before a core team meeting in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, on Wednesday. He said the organisation has no immediate plan to form a political party and instead aims to build a grassroots social movement.

The meeting is expected to discuss declining public trust in institutions such as the media and judiciary, as well as rising unemployment and ethanol-blended fuel. Chief spokesperson Saurav Das said activist Sonam Wangchuk would serve as the group’s mentor or adviser. Deepke said accountability was needed in the judiciary, politics, media and Election Commission because people had lost trust in those institutions.

CJP says it is discussing with the government the withdrawal of cases filed against students who joined its recent protests against exam paper leaks and other irregularities. It is also providing legal and medical assistance to injured students. Leaders will review the recent movement, expand the organisation at the grassroots level and finalise future plans. Deepke also said CJP would support students protesting alleged irregularities in government job examinations in Jharkhand.