Cockroach Janta Party’s X account blocked; founder says ‘expected’
The Cockroach Janta Party's X account was blocked in India following a surge in popularity after controversial remarks by the Chief Justice of India. The founder expressed that the account's withholding was anticipated, as it was a response to a legal demand. Despite the block, the party continues to thrive on Instagram and has quickly gained a large following.
- ▪The Cockroach Janta Party's X account was withheld in India amid outrage over remarks made by Chief Justice Surya Kant on unemployment.
- ▪The party's Instagram account surpassed 16.4 million followers shortly after its launch, exceeding the follower count of the BJP's official page.
- ▪The movement emerged as a satirical response to frustrations over unemployment and rising living costs among young Indians.
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Cockroach Janta Party’s X account blocked; founder says ‘expected’The Cockroach Janta Party's X account was withheld in India amid outrage over CJI remarks on unemployment, but it continues to thrive on Instagram.Published on: May 22, 2026 6:40 AM ISTBy Sanjeev K Jha, New DelhiShare viaCopy link The X account of the satirical online collective, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), was withheld in India on Thursday, five days after the outfit launched and witnessed an explosive rise on social media amid outrage over remarks made by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on unemployed youth.Cockroach Janta Party’s X account blocked; founder says ‘expected’Users attempting to access the handle @CJP_2029 were greeted with a message stating that the account had been “withheld in IN in response to a…
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