'Cockroach' keeps up the crawl across states: Police action at Dipke home, BJP ally's ‘concerns’, and a cyber scam
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a satirical online movement, has gained significant attention and followers, leading to police presence at its founder's home due to perceived threats. Protests against corruption have emerged in various states, with young activists adopting the 'cockroach' motif. Allegations from government officials suggest foreign influence, while the CJP continues to navigate legal challenges and social media restrictions.
- ▪The CJP was founded by Boston University student Abhijeet Dipke and has over 20 million Instagram followers.
- ▪Police have been deployed at Dipke's family home in Maharashtra due to concerns over threats against him and his family.
- ▪Union ministers have accused the CJP of being a foreign operation, claiming a significant portion of its followers are from Pakistan.
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'Cockroach' keeps up the crawl across states: Police action at Dipke home, BJP ally's ‘concerns’, and a cyber scamCJP's latest Insta post showed young people dressed as “cockroaches” in Jaipur, protesting against corruption, while it was centre of action across states.Updated on: May 24, 2026 9:56 PM ISTBy Aarish ChhabraShare viaCopy link It started as a satirical meme page named after an insect. A week later, police are guarding its founder's home, Union ministers and top leaders are making cross-border allegations, and cybercriminals are running scams in its name.In Jaipur, some young men and women became "cockroaches" for a peaceful protest against corruption.
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