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Cockroach Janta Party founder to return to India on June 6

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, will arrive in Delhi on June 6. He plans to launch a peaceful protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Dipke calls on supporters and students to join him at the airport and then proceed to seek permission for…

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Delhi HC seeks response from Centre, X over Cockroach Janta Party's handle being withheld

The Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Union government and X regarding the blocking of the Cockroach Janta Party's account. The satirical outfit's founder challenged the action, alleging it was based on national security grounds and raising concerns about online censorship and free speech.

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Sonam Wangchuk rejects Ladakh LG's claims, reaffirms support to 'Cockroach Janta Party'

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has strongly refuted claims made by Ladakh Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena. Wangchuk stated his meeting with the LG was cordial and friendly, unlike the LG's public post. He defended his comparison of Ladakh with Manipur and reaffirmed his support for the 'Cockroach Party'. Wangchuk believes the LG's…

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Delhi HC to hear plea on Friday against blocking of Cockroach Janta Party's X handle

The Delhi High Court will hear a petition on Friday. Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, is challenging the blocking of his group's X account. The satirical digital outfit was launched following remarks attributed to the Chief Justice of India. The group aims to amplify youth concerns and…

The Economic Times

Iran war drives India’s cockroaches out, but can Modi crush them?

When an Indian student at a US university used AI to create the “Cockroach Janta Party (CPJ)”, a parody political party, it sparked a viral sensation, hitting the zeitgeist in a country that has been particularly affected by the Iran war. As India's youth circumvent bans to express their economic…

France 24

Cockroach Janta Party: India's youth turn judge's jab into viral political movement

A satirical political movement has gone viral amongst India's youth with an unusual mascot at the helm: the cockroach. The Cockroach Janta Party was born after India's chief justice referred to unemployed youth as "cockroaches". Though he later said he was misquoted, his comments ricocheted online. As outrage escalated, 30-year-old…

France 24

Who Is Abhijeet Dipke, Founder of Cockroach Janta Party, Behind Viral India Debate on Satire vs Political Rebellion

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of Cockroach Janta Party, is at the centre of a viral India debate on satire, youth voice and political rebellion

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India's 'Cockroach' party goes viral, spotlights Gen Z worries

India's brand new Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) channeling Gen Z concerns has gone viral, overtaking Instagram followers of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), discussing issues like politics, inflation and unemployment - with a touch of humor. The group's 30-year-old founder, Abhijeet Dipke, said the CJP was so named because…

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Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke moves Delhi High Court against X account blocking

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has moved the Delhi High Court. He is challenging the blocking of his party's X account. Dipke alleges the action was taken on national security grounds. He also claims the party's social media accounts were hacked before suspension. The party gained traction with satirical…

The Economic Times

What next for India's Cockroach Party?

It's the story of an online joke that became a viral sensation on social media and started what appears to be the grass roots of a political movement. India's Cockroach Party was founded by a public relations student to parody comments made by India's chief Supreme Court judge about young…

France 24

Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke’s Maharashtra residence gets police protection

Abhijeet Dipke’s Maharashtra residence gets police protection: Police have provided round-the-clock security at the residence of Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the online 'Cockroach Janata Party,' in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The move aims to manage public interest and prevent crowding, as the party's digital presence, addressing issues like unemployment and paper leaks,…

The Economic Times

‘94% of users are Indian’: Cockroach Janta Party founder fires back at BJP claim of Pakistan-heavy audience

Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, stands firm against BJP's assertions regarding the demographic of his movement's social media audience. According to recent data, an impressive 94% of his followers are Indians, countering the Union ministers' claims of a Pakistani influence. The movement's emphasis on youth unemployment…

The Economic Times

All accounts, website taken down: CJP founder alleges crackdown as movement claims 10 lakh sign-ups

The Cockroach Janta Party has claimed that it has come under siege. Reports suggest that their online presence, including social media accounts and their website, has either been dismantled or compromised. Founder Abhijeet Dipke has expressed frustration over the inaccessibility of all official platforms.

The Economic Times

‘I started a joke…now I get death threats’: Abhijeet Dipke on India’s Cockroach Party

What began as a tweet has snowballed into one of India’s most unexpected political phenomena. Abhijeet Dipke, who spoke to Newslaundry from Boston, is the unlikely founder of the Cockroach Janata Party. Within a week, this satirical movement amassed over a million registered members and about 500,000 signatures on a…

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CJP can endure the meme cycle. But can it articulate what kind of India it’s fighting for?

The Modi government has decided that the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is a ‘threat’ to national security. Earlier this week, its X handle with approximately 200,000 followers was withheld in India under Section 69(A) of the IT Act after the Intelligence Bureau flagged its content as a national security risk,…

The Economic Times

Cockroach Janta Party founder claims Instagram hacked, X account blocked

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke alleges a crackdown on the party's social media, with several accounts reportedly hacked or taken down. The party's X account was withheld in India, prompting the emergence of a new handle with the tagline "Cockroaches Don't Die."

The Economic Times

Cockroach Janta Party: How an insect jibe united India’s disgruntled jobless youth

A mock political party, the Cockroach Janta Party, is gaining massive followers on social media. It represents young Indians' frustration with job scarcity and traditional politics. The movement highlights growing Gen Z resentment towards the government's employment efforts. This satirical party has captured the attention of political rivals as well.

The Independent UK

Why millions of Indians are proudly calling themselves ‘cockroaches’

The Cockroach Janta Party has become one of India’s fastest-growing movements after a Supreme Court judge compared unemployed young people to ‘cockroaches’. Shahana Yasmin reports

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Cockroach Janta Party Sparks Online Buzz Amid Rapid Growth and Account Claims

Social media politics is no longer confined to speeches and hashtags. In recent days, a relatively new political outfit, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has become a trending topic across digital platforms, drawing attention for its rapid follower growth, reported account restrictions, and recent claims of attempted account access.

The Economic Times

'Asli kaam ka waqt aagya': Cockroach Janta Party launches new campaign after crossing BJP’s Instagram follower count, hits 20 million

Newly launched satirical movement Cockroach Janta Party demands Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET paper leak. Founder Abhijeet Dipke shared a petition, citing the compromised education system and the futures of over 22 lakh students at stake. The party's rapid online growth has concerned Dipke's parents, who fear legal…

The Economic Times

"Will you take help from foreign powers to break country?": Nishikant Dubey alleges AAP seeking support from foreign entities through Dipke

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has raised concerns over the digital activist Abhijeet Dipke, highlighting the controversial 'Cockroach Janta Party' online trend. Dubey alleges that AAP is attempting to seek support from foreign entities through Abhijit Dipke. Senior Supreme Court lawyer and Congress leader Mahesh Jethmalani calls the trend a "deep…

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Frustrated Indian youth flock to a political party led by a cockroach

A satirical project called the Cockroach Janta Party has become a viral sensation in India

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Scratching the itch: India's Cockroach party goes viral

A satirical Indian political outfit called the Cockroach Janta Party has amassed nearly 15 million followers on Instagram in less than a week.

The Independent UK

The rise of the ‘cockroach party’ as angry youth turn to the insect to vent frustrations

The initiative’s viral success was unintentional, reflecting deep-seated frustration among the nation’s youth

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A parody 'cockroach' party in India becomes major outlet for youth anger and protest

A satirical project called the Cockroach Janta Party has become a viral sensation in India

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