‘Cockroach’ party founder Abhijeet Dipke counters Rijiju's ‘followers from Pak’ claim; data shows 94% audience Indian
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janata Party, defended his party against claims made by union minister Kiren Rijiju regarding its followers. Dipke shared data indicating that 94% of the party's Instagram audience is from India, countering Rijiju's insinuations about foreign followers. The Cockroach Janata Party, initially formed as a satire, has gained significant traction among Indian youth.
- ▪Abhijeet Dipke shared statistics showing that 94.1% of the Cockroach Janata Party's Instagram followers are from India.
- ▪Kiren Rijiju had expressed concern over social media followers from Pakistan, indirectly referencing the CJP.
- ▪The Cockroach Janata Party was created in response to remarks by Chief Justice Surya Kant, which sparked controversy.
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‘Cockroach’ party founder Abhijeet Dipke counters Rijiju's ‘followers from Pak’ claim; data shows 94% audience IndianAbhijeet Dipke's post came as a counter to union minister Kiren Rijiju's post in which he had shown “pity” for those seeking followers from Pakistan.Updated on: May 24, 2026 8:59 AM ISTWritten by Poorva JoshiShare viaCopy link Abhijeet Dipke, founder of “Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)”, on Saturday shared a screen recording, claiming that over 94 per cent of the satirical outfit's audience on Instagram was from India before the its account was “hacked”. His post came as a counter to union minister Kiren Rijiju's post in which he had shown “pity” for those seeking followers from Pakistan.
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