‘Will I Be Taken Straight to Tihar Jail?’: Cockroach Janta Party Founder Sparks Debate After Social Media Crackdown
What began as a lighthearted, meme-based political idea has now turned into a viral online movement in India — the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which has rapidly gained massive attention on social media in just a few days.
The party, created as a satire-driven digital concept, has surprisingly built a strong online following, reportedly crossing over 18.2 million followers on Instagram — even surpassing major political party handles like the BJP and Congress on the platform.
However, the sudden rise has also brought controversy.
Founder Abhijeet Dipke has now claimed that he fears legal trouble upon returning to India from the United States. Speaking in an interview, he said he feels he could be detained immediately after landing in Delhi.
“I feel that as soon as I land at Delhi airport, a convoy of Delhi Police will take me to Tihar Jail,” he remarked.
His statement comes shortly after the party’s official X (formerly Twitter) account was reportedly withheld in India, which triggered a wave of reactions online and further fueled debate around the movement.
What started as internet satire has now turned into a serious discussion point online, raising questions about digital expression, political humor, and how authorities respond to viral online movements.
News source: Information for this article was gathered from a variety of reliable news outlets.
