What Is ‘Ishq Karo Party’? Former Supreme Court Judge Markandey Katju Invites Youth To Join New ‘Make Love Not War’ Outfit
Former Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju has announced a new initiative called the 'Ishq Karo Party', urging Indian youth to join a platform built on the idea of 'Make Love Not War'. He said he is the patron of the group, with Irfan Ali as chairman based in Princeton. The initiative is in its early stages with plans to develop its website and social media presence.
Former Supreme Court judge Justice Markandey Katju has called on Indian youth to join a newly announced initiative named the “Ishq Karo Party”, describing it as a platform built on the principle of “Make Love Not War”. The remarks were made in a post on social media platform X, where he outlined the structure and purpose of the organisation.
Katju positioned the initiative as a response to what he referred to as existing civil society groups and urged young people to associate with the new platform instead. He said the organisation is in its early stages and is currently developing its digital presence. Abhijeet Dipke Says ‘Going Home To See Parents’ After CJP Jantar Mantar Protest, Claims They Were Forced To Leave House Due to Threats.
Markandey Katju Invites Youth To Join ‘Ishq Karo Party’
India youth, forget the clowns of CJP, and join the newly formed Ishq Karo Party, whose agenda is Make Love Not War.
I am its patron, and its Chairman is Irfan Ali, who lives and works in Princeton, New Jersey, USA. We are preparing its website, instagram account, etc. Those…
— Markandey Katju (@mkatju) June 7, 2026
What Is the ‘Ishq Karo Party’?
The “Ishq Karo Party” is described by Katju as a newly formed initiative focused on promoting love, peace and non-violence as its central message. In his post on X, Katju wrote: “India youth, forget the clowns of CJP, and join the newly formed Ishq Karo Party, whose agenda is Make Love Not War.”
He added that he serves as the patron of the initiative, while its chairman is Irfan Ali, who is based in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. Katju also stated that the organisation is in the process of building its website and social media platforms, including Instagram, and shared contact details for those seeking further information. CJP Protest in Delhi: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Attacks Jantar Mantar Protest, Calls It a Platform for Anarchy.
Katju stated that he is the patron of the “Ishq Karo Party”, while Irfan Ali, reportedly based in Princeton, New Jersey, serves as its chairman. He also indicated that the group is in the early stages of organisational development, with plans underway to launch a website and social media presence. According to his post, the initiative is intended to attract youth participation and build an online community around its stated philosophy.
The invitation came a day after Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) launched a protest campaign seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy.
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