Cockroach Janta Party Website Removed, Founder Abhijeet Dipke Slams Government

The viral “Cockroach Janta Party” movement found itself at the centre of fresh controversy on Saturday after founder Abhijeet Dipke claimed that the group’s website had been taken down.

Reacting strongly, Dipke accused the BJP-led central government of behaving in a “dictatorial” manner and attempting to silence online dissent.

The meme-driven digital campaign had rapidly gained traction among young internet users, particularly Millennials and Gen Z audiences, through its mix of satire, political commentary and anti-establishment humour.

‘10 Lakh Cockroaches Joined Us’

Abhijeet Dipke took to social media platform X to announce that the website had allegedly gone offline despite attracting massive engagement in recent days.

According to Dipke, close to 10 lakh users had registered as members of the “Cockroach Janta Party” before the website was removed.

He further claimed that around six lakh supporters had signed an online petition demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in connection with the NEET-UG controversy.

Dipke alleged that the website takedown was linked to the movement’s growing criticism of the government and its support for students protesting against the alleged examination irregularities.

‘Government Is Scared of Cockroaches’

In a series of posts, Dipke accused authorities of trying to suppress youth voices and online activism.

Questioning the alleged action against the platform, he wrote that the government appeared “scared of cockroaches” and claimed the move was further energising young people frustrated with the system.

He also asserted that the movement would continue despite the setback, saying the group was already working on creating a new digital platform.

The remarks quickly spread across social media, with hashtags linked to the “Cockroach Janta Party” once again trending among users discussing the NEET-UG issue and online freedom of expression.

Movement Grew During NEET Row

The online campaign gained significant visibility amid growing outrage surrounding the alleged NEET-UG paper leak controversy, which sparked protests and criticism from students and parents across the country.

Dipke had earlier also alleged that both his personal Instagram account and the party’s social media pages had been hacked, claims that further intensified online debate around the movement.

How the Trend Began

The “Cockroach Janta Party” trend originally emerged after controversy surrounding remarks attributed to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant during a court hearing linked to senior advocate designation.

The phrase was soon picked up online and transformed into a broader meme-based protest movement centred around satire, political frustration and youth-led digital expression.

However, CJI Surya Kant later clarified that his remarks had been misinterpreted and said his observation was specifically aimed at individuals entering professions using fake or fraudulent degrees.