The founder of the viral satirical political movement known as the “Cockroach Janta Party” (CJP) has accused the Indian government of taking down the group’s website and restricting its online platforms.
Abhijeet Dipke, an Indian student based in the United States, claimed that the party’s website and several social media accounts became inaccessible shortly after the movement gained massive popularity online. He described the action as “dictatorial behaviour” and accused authorities of trying to silence political satire and youth criticism.
The Cockroach Janta Party began as a satirical online campaign mocking India’s political establishment and highlighting issues such as unemployment, inflation, corruption, and frustration among young people. The movement quickly went viral, gaining millions of followers on social media within days.
The movement’s name was inspired by controversial comments reportedly made by India’s Supreme Court Chief Justice Surya Kant, who compared some unemployed youth to “cockroaches” during a court hearing. The remarks sparked outrage online and led Dipke to launch the parody movement.
According to reports, the group’s X (formerly Twitter) account was withheld in India following a legal request, while Dipke also alleged that the organization’s Instagram accounts had been hacked.
Indian authorities have not officially confirmed responsibility for taking down the website. However, some media reports quoted unnamed officials as saying the action was linked to concerns about “inflammatory content” and national security.
The incident has intensified debate in India over freedom of expression, online censorship, political satire, and growing dissatisfaction among young people facing unemployment and economic pressure.