NEW DELHI: Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the internet sensation Cockroach Janta Party, has accused the BJP-led central government of taking down the movement's iconic website. Dipke, whose bizarre yet viral digital movement has rapidly gained traction among young social media users, took to X to criticize the government's actions as dictatorial.
Website Shutdown and Allegations
Dipke claimed that nearly 10 lakh people had signed up as members of the platform, which has become a Gen Z-fueled outlet for political frustration, sarcasm, and meme culture. The controversy also comes against the backdrop of outrage over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, an issue that has triggered anger among lakhs of medical aspirants across the country. Dipke asserted that six lakh members of the Cockroach Janta Party had signed a petition demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the examination row.
In his post on X, Dipke wrote, "The government has taken down our iconic website. 10 Lakh cockroaches had signed up on our website as members. 6 Lakh cockroaches had signed a petition to demand the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan." He added, "Why is the government so scared of cockroaches? But this dictatorial behaviour is opening the eyes of India's youth. Our only crime is we were demanding a better future for ourselves. But you can't get rid of us that easily. We're working on a new home right now. Cockroaches never die."
Viral Movement and Political Satire
The post quickly went viral, adding another chapter to the strange but wildly popular rise of the Cockroach Janta Party, a meme-driven online phenomenon that blends political satire with youth discontent. Earlier in the day, Dipke had also alleged that both his Instagram account and the party's social media page were hacked, claims that further amplified the buzz around the platform.
The Cockroach Janta Party trend first exploded online after controversy surrounding remarks allegedly made by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant during a hearing on a plea seeking senior designation for a lawyer. Since then, the movement has snowballed into a broader internet rebellion laced with humour, criticism, and anti-establishment commentary, especially among younger users online.
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