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CJI says cockroach remark misused to mislead youth
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has said his oral remarks comparing some young people to 'cockroaches' were misquoted and circulated with 'malicious intent' to mislead the country's youth. In a DD…
The Story in Brief
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has said his oral remarks comparing some young people to 'cockroaches' were misquoted and circulated with 'malicious intent' to mislead the country's youth. In a DD News interview, he said the remark was taken out of context and urged responsible reporting of court proceedings.
The May 15 comment, made while hearing a case on fraudulent law degrees, sparked a massive online backlash and inspired the satirical Cockroach Janta Party, which amassed over 23 million Instagram followers. The controversy escalated when NALSAR students opposed the CJI's convocation invitation, leading the Bar Council of India to briefly threaten their enrolment. The CJI also called for a stop to commercial misuse of court video clips.
The Indian Opinion
CJI Surya Kant's claim that his 'cockroach' words were taken out of context ignores the video record of what he actually said on May 15. He called unemployed youngsters 'cockroaches' and 'parasites' who attack the system, not just fake-degree holders. The Cockroach Janta Party tapped real youth anger over jobs and exam leaks, not a misquote. The question is whether the CJI will acknowledge that the words themselves, not just the clips, caused the damage.
Sources (3): nationalheraldindia.com, rediff.com, indiatoday.in
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Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources.
