Multiple Indian outlets report that the satirical “Cockroach Janta Party” (CJP), led by founder Abhijeet Dipke, is rapidly gaining followers on Instagram and is described as surpassing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on the platform. Coverage notes that CJP frames itself as a youth-focused “political front” in its Instagram bio and that its growth is swift, with reports citing milestones within days. Mint and other outlets say the movement started as a meme-style campaign and draws attention to youth unemployment, linking its rise to perceived discontent among young Indians and a feeling that mainstream parties are not addressing them.
Some reports also describe the campaign as becoming part of wider political discourse, with commentators characterizing it as a “lightning rod” for narrative competition among parties rather than a traditional political organization. NDTV and others highlight Dipke’s role as the founder of the online sensation. Mint also reports operational disruptions, including claims that CJP’s website is down, its X handle is withheld, and that there has been an Instagram hack, while CJP and/or its campaign statements discuss what comes next.
