A video of former Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya dancing to a song from the movie Kantara has gone viral on social media [1, 2, 3].

The incident follows Dahiya's recent removal from his official party role, highlighting a growing tension between the CJP's political image and the public behavior of its representatives.

Reports on the location of the dance vary. Some accounts state Dahiya was dancing and singing during a CJP protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi [3]. Other reports indicate the video was filmed at a student community event organized for an intellectual discussion [2]. If the event occurred during the party's demonstration, it took place on the sixth day [1] of the CJP protest [3].

This latest video follows a separate controversy involving a viral clip of Dahiya eating a burger. That incident led the CJP to fire him from his position as spokesperson. A party statement said, "His actions were deeply insensitive" [2].

Dahiya said, "I was hungry" [2].

Social media users have reacted differently to the dance footage. Some observers suggest the video is popular because of the catchy nature of the Kantara song [1]. Others argue the clip gained traction because of the existing public interest in Dahiya's recent professional downfall [2]. A reporter from RepublicWorld said, "The video has gone viral across platforms" [1].

“"His actions were deeply insensitive,"”

The recurring viral nature of Vijeta Dahiya's activities suggests a shift in how political figures in this sphere are perceived, moving from policy-driven representatives to social media personalities. The CJP's decision to fire Dahiya over a burger-eating video indicates a strict, if unconventional, standard for spokesperson conduct that clashes with Dahiya's public persona.