The satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has found itself at the centre of a social media storm after its X account was withheld in India—just hours after it overtook the (BJP) in Instagram followers. The development was confirmed by CJP founder , who questioned the move and alleged attempts to hack the party’s Instagram account. What began as an online satire movement has rapidly grown into a digital phenomenon, tapping into youth frustration over jobs, exam paper leaks, and institutional accountability through humour, memes, and political messaging.