'Will be taken to Tihar Jail the moment I land in Delhi': Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janata Party, discussed the party's rapid rise in popularity and his concerns about potential arrest upon returning to India. The satirical political outfit has gained significant traction on social media, surpassing the Bharatiya Janata Party in Instagram followers. Dipke expressed mixed feelings about the popularity, emphasizing that the underlying issues remain unchanged.
- ▪The Cockroach Janata Party has gained 12 million followers on Instagram, surpassing the BJP's 8.7 million.
- ▪Abhijeet Dipke anticipates being arrested upon his arrival at Delhi airport.
- ▪The party has received endorsements from several opposition leaders and influencers.
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'Will be taken to Tihar Jail the moment I land in Delhi': Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet DipkeCockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke spoke about the party's agenda, its rising popularity on social media and possible arrest in India.Updated on: May 21, 2026 4:54 PM ISTEdited by Majid AlamShare viaCopy link A parody page, which started off as satire following Chief Justice Surya Kant's remark, has now turned into a full-blown political outfit with several opposition leaders endorsing it.Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke. (X)Ever since Cockroach Janata Party was launched on the internet, it had gained substantial popularity in less than a week.
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