UNCOVERED: 13 | History Defined

‘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…

Newslaundry · May 23

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,…

Newslaundry · May 23

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 · May 23

"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…

The Economic Times · May 22

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

AAP · May 22

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.

AAP · May 22

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

The Independent UK · May 21

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

AAP · May 21

India's 'Cockroach Janta Party' group goes viral, spotlights Gen Z worries

A new five-day-old group, the Cockroach Janta Party, has gone viral in India, amassing 15 million Instagram followers by discussing youth concerns like unemployment and inflation with humor. Founded by Abhijeet Dipke, the CJP aims to shift India's political discourse, giving a voice to young people who feel unheard.

The Economic Times · May 21

X Account of Satirical “Cockroach Janta Party” Withheld in India, New Account Emerges

The X (formerly Twitter) account of the viral satirical group Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has reportedly been withheld in India. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke confirmed the development, stating, “As expected Cockroach Janta Party’s account has been withheld in India.”

Whats Hot · May 21