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.

A top Indian judge's Cockroach Janta Party comment has sparked widespread satire, with thousands rallying online under the term, led by PR graduate Abhijeet Dipke.

Cockroach Janata Party currently has 10.1 million followers on Instagram, surpassing the BJP’s 8.7 million followers on the platform. | India News

The satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has surpassed BJP on Instagram, amassing over 10 million followers in just five days, fueled by memes and online outrage.

The account, with username CJP_2029, is showing ‘Account Withheld’ in bold letters, when opened. | India News

A new satirical political movement, Cockroach Janta Party or CJP, has taken social media by storm. CJP has surpassed the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Instagram followers.…

The satirical political campaign began on Saturday in response to remarks by the chief justice comparing some unemployed youngsters to ‘cockroaches’.

Abhijeet Dipke founder the Cockroach Janta Party. The official website says it is the “voice of lazy and unemployed”. | Trending

Abhijeet Dipke shared an update about the Cockroach Janta Party’s Instagram account on X. | Trending

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav threw his weight behind the movement with a short post on Instagram and X. “BJP versus CJP,” he wrote. | India News

NEW DELHI: The X account of the viral satirical outfit, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has been withheld in India. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke confirmed the suspension, writing:…

Cockroach Janata Party's X account is withheld; founder Abhijeet Dipke launches new account amid viral popularity and legal challenges.

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)…

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The social media accounts of Cockroach Janta Party, also known as CJP, crossed 10 million followers on Instagram, surpassing the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. | India News

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Memes mocking corruption, joblessness and political dysfunction have flooded social media, where millions of users are adopting the cockroach.

The Cockroach Janta Party's X account was withheld in India amid outrage over CJI remarks on unemployment, but it continues to thrive on Instagram. | India News

A satirical political party in India amasses the support of millions in just a few days and politicians are taking notice.

Founder Abhijeet Dipke's parents are anxious as the satirical Cockroach Janata Party gains 19 million followers amid political controversy.

Cockroach Janta Party Founder Abhijeet Dipke's parents express concern over his viral political satire platform that set social media on fire, fearing trouble.