The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) is planning to build a strong organisational network across Tripura, focusing on youth participation, regional concerns and public accountability. National Coordinator Sheikh Sahiluddin Shah announced the plans on Wednesday during a press conference at Agartala Press Club. He said the organisation aims to expand beyond its social media presence and develop into a grassroots movement capable of raising public concerns.
The party will prioritise unemployment, education, healthcare, electricity problems and other developmental challenges affecting Tripura. Shah also clarified that CJP is a non-political pressure group and does not support or oppose any particular political party. He revealed that the organisation had already received around 7,000 to 8,000 registrations from Tripura.
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Key Facts About CJP’s Tripura Expansion
- Organisation: Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)
- Announcement: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
- Location: Agartala Press Club, Tripura
- National Coordinator: Sheikh Sahiluddin Shah
- Registrations received: Around 7,000–8,000 from Tripura
- Main focus: Youth participation, regional issues and public accountability
- Proposed initiative: Formation of a regional research and data collection team
- Political position: Non-political pressure group
CJP Plans to Build a Strong Grassroots Network
Addressing journalists at Agartala Press Club, Sheikh Sahiluddin Shah said his visit to Tripura was primarily aimed at meeting local volunteers and strengthening the organisation’s presence at the grassroots level.
Leaders and volunteers from Tripura and Manipur attended the press conference.
Shah acknowledged the efforts of local youths, including Shubham, Pranav and Aparajit, who have been working to organise the CJP’s Tripura unit.
He said their initiatives would receive further support through a structured organisational framework. The organisation also held a volunteer meet-up to discuss future plans and ways to bring more young people into its activities.
“We are visiting different states to interact with our volunteers and those leading the local initiatives. Our objective is to transform the organisation from a social media platform into a grassroots movement that can raise its voice on regional issues and students’ concerns,” Shah said.
CJP Clarifies Its Non-Political Position
Shah described the Cockroach Janata Party as a non-political pressure group that does not maintain an alliance with any political party.
He said the organisation’s primary objective is to ensure that governments function according to the Constitution and remain accountable to citizens.
According to Shah, CJP will continue raising public concerns regardless of which political party forms the government.
Responding to allegations that the organisation was politically aligned against the BJP, Shah said its participation in or support for certain protests was based on common concerns, particularly electoral reforms.
However, he clarified that CJP had not joined any political platform and would maintain its independent position.
Unemployment, Education and Healthcare Among Major Concerns
Highlighting Tripura’s developmental challenges, Shah identified unemployment as one of the major issues affecting young people.
He also pointed to concerns in the healthcare and education sectors, electricity-related problems and other regional development issues.
He said the organisation planned to interact directly with students and young people to understand their difficulties and raise demands before the appropriate authorities.
The CJP intends to provide a platform where young people can participate in discussions about governance, public services and regional development.
CJP Not Seeking Change of Government
During the press conference, Shah was also asked whether the organisation wanted a change of government in Tripura.
He clarified that CJP was not working towards regime change. Instead, its immediate priorities were electoral reforms and the protection of democratic rights.
He alleged that concerns over the denial of voting rights had made the question of changing the government irrelevant to the organisation’s immediate agenda.
Shah reiterated that CJP would focus on democratic accountability rather than supporting any particular political party.
7,000–8,000 Registrations Received from Tripura
One of the major announcements during the press conference was that CJP had already received approximately 7,000 to 8,000 registrations from Tripura through its volunteer registration process.
Shah said the organisation would now focus on establishing a regional team and strengthening its internal structure before announcing further programmes.
He also revealed plans to form a regional research and data collection team.
The proposed team will examine different local concerns, including infiltration-related issues in Tripura, which shares an international border with Bangladesh.
The organisation believes that research and data collection will help it identify regional challenges and raise specific demands before the authorities.
Questions and Answers
Q1. What is the Cockroach Janata Party planning in Tripura?
CJP plans to establish a structured grassroots organisation focused on youth participation, regional issues and government accountability.
Q2. Who is Sheikh Sahiluddin Shah?
He is the National Coordinator of the Cockroach Janata Party.
Q3. How many registrations has CJP received from Tripura?
The organisation claims to have received around 7,000 to 8,000 registrations.
Q4. Is CJP aligned with any political party?
No. Shah described CJP as an independent, non-political pressure group.
Q5. What issues will CJP focus on?
Its priorities include unemployment, education, healthcare, electricity problems, electoral reforms and regional development.
Significance for Tripura and Northeast India
Tripura’s unemployment, public service delivery and border-related concerns remain important regional issues. CJP’s proposed expansion could provide another platform for youth participation and public accountability in the state.
With plans to establish research teams and strengthen its volunteer network, the organisation says it wants to expand its grassroots activities before announcing its next programmes.
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