The Cockroach Janta Party has crept onto the political scene at a time when Indian democracy is struggling.

New Delhi: One image has become familiar in Indian politics over the past decade: a leader, beaming after an election win, flanked not just by party colleagues but also by a political consultant -- a ...

Explore our detailed list of political parties in India along with the party leaders, and historical significance on Hindustan Times. Stay informed about political parties latest updates, ...

Trinamool Congress chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee waves to supporters while campaigning at Bhabanipur, India, in the West Bengal state assembly election, April 27, 2026. Credit: ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. New Delhi — India's political establishment has a cockroach problem, and the government seems to be taking it seriously. The ...

Indian elections are no longer just battles between political parties. They are becoming contests between larger-than-life personalities — and no leader has reshaped this political culture more ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A man visits the web page of the newly formed Cockroach Janta Party on a laptop in Dharamshala, India, Thursday, May 21, 2026. (AP ...

Indian politics has acquired an unusual mascot: the cockroach. A satirical collective that takes inspiration from the insect – stubborn, reviled and considered indestructible – has attracted millions ...

NEW DELHI, May 7 (Reuters) - India's main opposition Congress party drew increasingly strong backing from Muslim voters while Hindus overwhelmingly voted for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party, ...

Digital satire has evolved into India's new political battleground. Within hours of the court hearing, a parody account emerged on X, declaring itself as the Cockroach Janta Party. Trinamool Congress ...

From US to India, political power increasingly revolves around individual leaders, media ecosystems, and polarising issues ...