Viral Cockroach Janata Party’s X Account Withheld In India, Founder Launches New Handle

Viral Cockroach Janata Party’s X Account Withheld In India, Founder Launches New Handle Published By, Last Updated: May 21, 2026, 15:04 IST Cockroach Janta Party’s X account was withheld in India after gaining over 200K followers, founder Abhijeet Dipke announced created a new handle. Screengrab of Cockroach Janata Party’s X account ban in India and announcement of new handle. (Source: X) The Cockroach Janata Party’s X account was withheld in India on Thursday amid its rising popularity among the Gen Z of the country. Confirming the banning of the account on X, party founder Abhijeet Dipke posted a screenshot which showed that the account has been withheld in India. In the post, he wrote, “As expected, Cockroach Janta Party’s account has been withheld in India". As expected Cockroach Janta Party’s account has been withheld in India. pic.twitter.com/44ymllnSMJ— Abhijeet Dipke (@abhijeet_dipke) May 21, 2026 The founder further claimed that the account was banned because it got more than 200K followers. “Cockroach Janta Party’s account was started on 16th May. Within 4 days the account got banned because it got more than 200K following," he said. Cockroach Janta Party’s account was started on 16th May.Within 4 days the account got banned because it got more than 200K following. pic.twitter.com/q93MTXIbrm — Abhijeet Dipke (@abhijeet_dipke) May 21, 2026 Within an hour, Dipke announced that they have created a new account of the Cockroach Janta Party on the social media platform X. Also Read: Cockroach Janata Party Hits Jackpot On Instagram, Garners Over 11 Million Followers In 5 Days Cockroach Janta Party’s account on X was blocked amid its meteoric rise across social media platforms. What Is Cockroach Janta Party? The term “Cockroach Janta Party" originated as a satirical backlash to remarks allegedly made by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant during a recent court hearing. During the proceedings, the had reportedly referred to certain unemployed youths and social media activists as “cockroaches" and “parasites", sparking widespread criticism online. What started just days ago as a meme-driven protest campaign on social media has rapidly evolved into a viral digital movement, resonating strongly with young people frustrated over unemployment, examination paper leaks, political rhetoric and questions surrounding institutional accountability. Also Read: Who Is Abhijeet Dipke? The Brain Behind Viral Cockroach Janta Party Despite its satirical tone, the group’s manifesto includes several serious political demands. These include barring former Chief Justices from accepting post-retirement Rajya Sabha positions, increasing accountability of the Election Commission, ensuring 50 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and ministerial posts, and introducing reforms related to media ownership and employment rights. The movement has relied heavily on humour, memes and sharp political commentary, helping it gain massive traction online within a short span of time. As the trend picked up momentum, another parody outfit titled “Indian Cockroaches" also emerged online, launched by social media influencers. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit First Published: May 21, 2026, 15:00 IST News india Viral Cockroach Janata Party’s X Account Withheld In India, Founder Launches New Handle Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Loading comments...