Cockroach Janta Party’s founder says Indian government took website down
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, claims the Indian government has taken down the group's official website. The movement, which satirizes the ruling party, has gained significant traction, with over one million people signing up in just a week. Dipke also reported that both his personal Instagram account and the CJP's account were hacked shortly after their launch.
- ▪The Cockroach Janta Party was founded by Abhijeet Dipke in response to comments made by India's Chief Justice.
- ▪The movement's Instagram page has gained over 22 million followers since its launch.
- ▪Dipke claims that one million people have signed up to join the movement within a week.
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- ▪ Now, Cockroach Janta Party website taken down; founder slams ‘dictatorial behaviour’ — Hindustan Times — Top
- ▪ Cockroach Janta Party website taken down: Founder calls govt 'dictatorial' — Times of India — Top
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News|PoliticsCockroach Janta Party’s founder says Indian government took website downGroup’s creator says his Instagram page was also hacked, along with the movement’s account.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoAn image on the website of the Cockroach Janta Party [Screengrab/cockroachjantaparty.org]By Daniel Khalili-TariPublished On 23 May 202623 May 2026The founder of an online satirical political movement that mocked India’s governing party has accused the government of taking down the group’s official website.Abhijeet Dipke, who’s currently studying at Boston University and founded the so-called Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), said on X on Saturday that the government had taken down…
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