Cockroach Jantar Party (CJPVijeta Dahiya was sacked as spokesman on Tuesday, days after he was shown absenting himself from a protest march during a police operation against agitators and later emerged of a video of him eating a burger while responding to backlash. As the controversy unfolded online, attention turned to his original qualifications for the position, which the party itself highlighted when it introduced him as speaker on June 3.
DTU Degrees and Research Tracks
Vijeta Dahiya is an alumnus of Delhi Technological University (DTU), one of the most prestigious engineering colleges in India. When the CJP announced his appointment, he saw this education as part of a broader profile that described him as someone with extensive experience in political research and strategic analysis. Since then, multiple media reports have claimed that he provided research and writing support to YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, placing him within a network of political content creators working behind the scenes and in front of the camera.It was the part of his background that the CJP relied upon most in his appointment. Combining an engineering degree with a career in political research is an unusual combination, and it seems to be exactly what makes him an attractive speaker: a candidate who can bring analytical rigor from his technical education but also has hands-on experience shaping political narratives online.
Beyond Research: Authorship and Film
Dahiya has also worked as a writer and film producer. He is the author of two books, cosmic power swear To hell with that jobboth described as bestsellers by media reports. His filmmaking credits include writing and directing the Haryanvi films Dalare swear Opry Paleyplacing him within regional cinema and digital political content.At the time of appointment, a resume built around research, authorship, and analytical training is evidence of suitability for a public-facing political role. Those same credentials are now under scrutiny after the Hamburg video and the party’s decision to oust him as the basis of a public image that crumbled within weeks.
