India's parody 'cockroach party' claims website has been blocked

India's satirical "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP), which has amassed over 20 million followers online, reports its website has been blocked in India shortly after its launch. The group, founded as a parody of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), was inspired by a remark by India's chief justice reportedly comparing unemployed youth to cockroaches. The CJP's website is inaccessible both within India and internationally, and its official X page is also reportedly withheld due to a legal demand. The group's founder, Abhijeet Dipke, stated that Indian officials had blocked their website and that both his personal Instagram and the group's Instagram accounts have been hacked. The CJP is reportedly working on establishing a new online presence.

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the satirical "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP), has accused the Indian government of taking down the group's official website. Dipke, a Boston University student, also stated that his personal Instagram account and the CJP's account, which had amassed over 22 million followers in a week, were hacked. The CJP was launched in response to a comment by India's Chief Justice Surya Kant, who compared unemployed youth to cockroaches, though he later clarified his remarks. The movement, whose initials are a play on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has gained significant traction, with one million sign-ups and a petition calling for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan due to alleged exam paper leaks.

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the satirical "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP), claims the Indian government has taken down the movement's official website. Dipke, a Boston University student, also stated that his personal Instagram account and the CJP's Instagram account, which gained over 22 million followers in a week, were hacked. The CJP was launched in response to remarks by India's Chief Justice Surya Kant, who compared unemployed youth to cockroaches, though he later clarified his comments. The movement, whose initials satirize Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party, has garnered significant online support, with one million people reportedly joining and a petition for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation reaching 600,000 signatures. The petition is linked to recent protests demanding Pradhan's resignation amid allegations of leaked exam papers for a government medical entrance test.

A satirical political movement, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has gained significant traction on Indian social media, particularly among young people. This mock party has become a symbol of Gen Z disillusionment with the political establishment and frustration over India's growing jobs crisis. The CJP has amassed nearly 20 million followers on Instagram, surpassing the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. The movement positions itself as an honest party for unemployed and forgotten citizens, aiming to give a voice to young Indians who feel neglected by traditional politics. The CJP's rise has also attracted the attention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's political rivals.