Founder of Cockroach Janta Party Alleges Government Pressure After Website Shutdown

The website of the viral “Cockroach Janta Party” was allegedly taken offline on Saturday, prompting founder Abhijeet Dipke to accuse the Centre of suppressing online dissent and youth-driven criticism.

The internet-led movement, which gained traction through memes, satire and anti-establishment commentary, had quickly become popular among Gen Z and Millennial users across social media platforms.

‘10 lakh members signed up’
Abhijeet Dipke claimed that nearly 10 lakh users had registered on the platform before the website became inaccessible.

In a post on X, Dipke alleged that the sudden takedown came as the movement was gaining momentum online.

“The government has taken down our iconic website. 10 lakh cockroaches had signed up on our website as members,” he wrote.

He also claimed that around six lakh people associated with the online campaign had signed a petition demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG controversy.

“6 lakh cockroaches had signed a petition to demand the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan,” Dipke posted.

Founder alleges suppression
Dipke accused the government of trying to silence criticism and discourage online activism among young people.

“Why is the government so scared of cockroaches? This dictatorial behaviour is opening the eyes of India’s youth,” he said.

He further added that the movement would continue despite the setback.

“Our only crime is we were demanding a better future for ourselves. But you can’t get rid of us that easily. We’re working on a new home right now. Cockroaches never die,” Dipke wrote.

His comments quickly spread across social media, with the issue drawing fresh attention online.

Movement tied to NEET controversy
The controversy comes amid continuing outrage over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak issue, which has triggered protests and criticism from students and aspirants across the country.

Dipke linked the website issue to the campaign seeking accountability over the examination controversy.

Earlier, he had also claimed that both his personal Instagram account and the social media page linked to the movement had been hacked.

How the trend began
The “Cockroach Janta Party” trend first emerged online following controversy over remarks attributed to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant during a court hearing related to senior designation for a lawyer.

The phrase later evolved into a wider internet movement driven by memes, political satire and criticism of institutions, particularly among younger users online.

However, CJI Surya Kant later clarified that his “cockroach” remark had been misinterpreted and stated that it was directed specifically at individuals entering professions using “fake and bogus degrees.”