Vijeta Dahiya, who was the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP’s) spokesperson, is now the target of national attention after a video of him eating a burger during the party’s “Chalo Sansad” protest went viral on social media.
On the internet it was criticized and the party removed him as the chief spokesman.
The controversy erupted during the student-led demonstration in New Delhi. Protesters were protesting and demanding action over what they say were examination-related problems.
Dahiya was at a fast-food outlet in the video, which quickly spread on social media while other protesters continued participating in the demonstration.
The Cockroach Janta Party also announced Vijeta Dahiya had been removed as the party's spokesperson and said in its statement that his actions were not in line with the discipline and values of someone representing the movement. In such campaigns the party stressed that public trust and accountability had to be maintained.
Who is Vijeta Dahiya
Before the controversy Vijeta Dahiya was one of the most prominent public faces of the Cockroach Janta Party. He spoke with the media, campaigned for the party in public and presented the party’s position in student-led protests and political discussions. His exposure made the viral video much bigger online.
Dahiya Responds to the Criticism
After Dahiya was removed, he defended himself saying there was nothing wrong with eating food after hours at a protest. He said hunger is a basic human need, and should not be turned into a political issue.
Dahiya also said that his commitment to the protest should not be judged by a single video clip. Dahiya said the main issue shouldn’t be his own personal decision but rather the ones that led to the protest. He said the criticism against him was too much and based on social media.
Mixed Reactions on Social Media
The incident generated a very divided opinion on the internet. Some users criticized Dahiya, saying that the visuals were not helpful at the time because protesters were in danger.
And others defended him, saying that activists and political professionals need to eat and that the debate had distracted people from the bigger issue at the point where protests were happening.
The episode is yet again an example of how viral videos can shape public opinion and political decisions instantly. A short video posted online was enough to spark a lot of discussion and the party immediately intervened.
Vijeta Dahiya is no longer a Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson but the incident has kept his name in the headlines and influenced the debate on public perception, political accountability, and the social media’s role in the current political landscape.
