A satirical online group, the Cockroach Janta Party, is outperforming major Indian parties on Instagram, sparking debate on viral popularity versus electoral power. Political commentator Shekhar Dutt cautions against mistaking online engagement for on-ground support, emphasizing that Indian elections still hinge on trust, local leadership, and years of groundwork, not just digital trends.

What started as an online meme has quickly morphed into a spontaneous political movement among India’s youth.

Founded by Abhijeet Dipke, the Cockroach Janata Party has rapidly exploded across X and Instagram.drawing followers by the thousands. | India News