A viral image circulating on social media claims that social activist Anna Hazare was present at the first press conference of Cockroach Janta Party, held in New Delhi.
The event, organised ahead of group's planned protest at Jantar Mantar, has triggered widespread confusion online. However, the claim is false, according to fact-check findings by The Sunday Guardian.
Cockroach Janta Party is a satirical political movement founded in May 2026. Ahead of its first public press conference at the Constitution Club of India, spokespersons Saurav Das, Vijeta Dahiya, and Ashutosh Ranka addressed the media, outlining their protest plans and online campaign activities. The group has recently got massive attention through its digital outreach and symbolic protests in Delhi.
Was the viral image of Anna Hazare real or manipulated?
Viral photograph showing Anna Hazare alongside CJP members has been found to be digitally manipulated using artificial intelligence (AI). There is no evidence that Hazare attended the press conference or associated with the movement. This image appears to have been altered to falsely suggest his presence at the event.
What is the truth behind viral claim?
Fact-checks confirm that Anna Hazare was not part of the CJP press conference, and the circulating image is misleading. Users are advised to verify such content before sharing, as AI-generated visuals are increasingly being used to spread misinformation online.