Cockroach Janta Party gambit a part of ‘cross-border’ influence operation, says Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Rajeev Chandrasekhar, president of the Kerala BJP, has claimed that the 'Cockroach Janta Party' trend on social media is part of a cross-border influence operation aimed at destabilizing India. He accused foreign entities and domestic opposition of manipulating social media to undermine the government. In response, Congress leader Deepender Singh Hooda criticized the BJP for banning accounts related to the trend, calling it inappropriate in a democracy.
- ▪Rajeev Chandrasekhar alleged that the Cockroach Janta Party trend is a cross-border influence operation targeting India.
- ▪He emphasized the role of social media manipulation and foreign influence in amplifying this campaign.
- ▪Congress leader Deepender Singh Hooda criticized the BJP for banning accounts related to the trend, stating it undermines democratic principles.
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Cockroach Janta Party gambit a part of ‘cross-border’ influence operation, says Rajeev ChandrasekharRajeev Chandrasekhar alleged that the campaign was being amplified through social media manipulation and foreign influence tactics.Updated on: May 23, 2026 2:10 PM ISTANIShare viaCopy link New Delhi: Keralam Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Saturday claimed that the emerging 'Cockroach Janta Party' (CJP) trend on social media was part of a cross-border "influence operation" aimed at destabilising India and targeting the Centre.Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar addresses the State Leadership Meeting in Thiruvananthapuram.
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