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The young people of this country are far more mature, conscious and politically aware than many might think,\u201d Dipke takes a dig at the movement in Nepal and Bangladesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CJP has rapidly emerged as a massive satirical political movement in India, leveraging viral meme culture to channel systemic youth discontent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Dipke strictly maintains that his movement will pursue purely peaceful and constitutional avenues of dissent, critics across the SAARC region continue to point out the destructive nature of the recent neighboring uprisings, citing widespread arson and looting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nevertheless, the tangible political power of these youth-led movements remains undeniable, both nations saw long-standing regimes collapse under Gen Z pressure, culminating in the dramatic ousting of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Nepal\u2019s KP Sharma Oli, completely reshaping the geopolitical landscape of South Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What started as a response to a controversial remark made by Justice Surya Kant during an open court session has now exploded into a nation-wide phenomenon crossing 20 million total followers on Instagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a 5-point manifesto and eligibility criteria that includes \u2018unemployment\u2019, \u2018lazy\u2019,\u2018chronically online\u2019 and \u2018ability to rant professionally\u2019. 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