Cockroach Janta Party’s Founder Says Indian Government Took Website Down

The founder of the viral online movement called the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has claimed that the Indian government took down the party’s official website after the group gained massive attention on social media. The allegation was made by founder Abhijeet Dipke, who accused authorities of targeting the satirical political movement because of its growing influence among young people in India.

According to Dipke, the website of the Cockroach Janta Party suddenly became inaccessible on May 23. In posts shared online, he said the platform had become a space for millions of frustrated young Indians to express concerns over unemployment, education, inflation, and political accountability. He also claimed that nearly one million users had registered with the movement and several lakh people had signed online petitions connected to the campaign.

The Cockroach Janta Party started as a satirical online movement after controversial remarks linked to Chief Justice Surya Kant went viral. During a court hearing earlier this month, comments comparing some unemployed youth to “cockroaches” created strong reactions online. Although the Chief Justice later clarified that his remarks were directed at people using fake degrees and not unemployed youth in general, the statement sparked widespread criticism and memes across social media.

Soon after, Boston-based Indian strategist Abhijeet Dipke launched the Cockroach Janta Party as an online protest movement using humour, memes, and satire. The group quickly became popular among Gen Z users and young Indians frustrated with job shortages and rising living costs. Within days, the party’s Instagram following reportedly crossed millions and even surpassed the official Instagram account of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Dipke has also alleged that several social media accounts connected to the movement faced restrictions. He claimed that the official Instagram page was hacked, backup accounts were removed, and the group’s X account was withheld in India. According to reports, the X account was blocked after legal requests linked to national security concerns. However, no official detailed statement has yet been released publicly by the Indian government regarding the website removal allegations.

The issue has now triggered a wider debate about freedom of expression, political satire, and online censorship in India. Supporters of the movement argue that the crackdown reflects growing discomfort with criticism and youth-led online activism. Critics of the movement, however, claim that the Cockroach Janta Party is mainly a social media trend rather than a serious political platform. Some BJP leaders have also questioned the authenticity of the group’s online support and alleged possible foreign influence behind the campaign.

Political analysts say the sudden rise of the Cockroach Janta Party reflects deeper frustration among India’s younger generation. Many young people continue to face challenges related to employment opportunities, competitive exams, and economic pressure. Experts believe the movement’s popularity shows how social media is increasingly becoming a platform for political expression and protest among Indian youth.

Despite the controversy, Dipke has said the movement will continue and that a new online platform is already being prepared. In one of his social media posts, he stated that “cockroaches never die,” suggesting that the campaign plans to remain active despite restrictions and criticism.