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NEW DELHI: Abhijeet Dipke, the founding president of the viral political satire outfit “Cockroach Janta Party” (CJP), on Saturday alleged that government authorities had taken down the organisation’s official website as part of a broader crackdown on its rapidly expanding digital presence.

In a series of posts on social media platform X, Dipke claimed that the group’s official website — cockroachjantaparty.org — had become inaccessible, days after the organisation’s social media handles reportedly came under scrutiny and restrictions.

Claims of massive online support

According to Dipke, nearly 10 lakh people had registered as members on the website. In contrast, around six lakh supporters had signed an online petition demanding the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan over the ongoing NEET UG 2026 controversy.

“10 lakh cockroaches had signed up on our website as members. Six lakh cockroaches had signed a petition demanding the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan,” Dipke wrote on X.

The Cockroach Janta Party had recently emerged as a major viral phenomenon on social media, particularly among younger users frustrated over issues such as examination paper leaks, unemployment and governance concerns.

‘Why is the government scared of cockroaches?’

Questioning the alleged action against the group, Dipke accused authorities of trying to silence satirical and dissenting digital voices.

“Why is the government so scared of cockroaches? But this dictatorial behaviour is opening the eyes of India’s youth. Our only crime is that we were demanding a better future for ourselves,” he wrote.

Dipke also asserted that the organisation would continue operating despite the alleged digital crackdown.

“But you can’t get rid of us that easily. We’re working on a new home right now. Cockroaches never die,” he added.

Claims of hacked and withheld social media accounts

Earlier in the day, Dipke had alleged that multiple online platforms linked to the organisation had either been compromised, suspended or withheld.

According to him, the party’s Instagram page, his personal Instagram account and the organisation’s X account had all become inaccessible. He further claimed that even a backup account created by the organisation had been taken down.

“Please note that we currently do not have access to any of our platforms. Any post made after this should not be considered an official statement from the Cockroach Janta Party,” Dipke said in another online statement.

There was no immediate official response from the government, X, Instagram, or other concerned digital platforms regarding Dipke’s allegations.

The X account was earlier withheld in India.

The latest claims come shortly after the Cockroach Janta Party’s X handle was reportedly withheld in India.

The satirical outfit had gained extraordinary online traction within days, particularly after reports claimed that it had surpassed the Instagram follower count of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.

According to figures circulated online, the parody political outfit amassed nearly 19 million followers on Instagram in a remarkably short span, making it one of the fastest-growing political satire accounts in the country.

Viral rise of digital satire outfit

The Cockroach Janta Party emerged as a satirical online movement that uses humour, memes, and political parody to comment on issues ranging from exam leaks and unemployment to inflation and governance.

Its rapid rise reflected growing frustration and political expression among digitally active youth, especially amid controversies surrounding NEET-UG 2026, recruitment scams and rising living costs.

The outfit’s quirky branding, anti-establishment messaging and meme-driven communication style helped it attract massive engagement across social media platforms.

Debate over digital expression and online regulation

The controversy surrounding the alleged removal of the group’s website and social media accounts is likely to intensify debates over online censorship, platform moderation and digital political expression in India.

While critics may view the developments as an attempt to curb dissent and satire, authorities and platforms may also examine issues related to content moderation, cybersecurity and platform policy compliance.

For now, no official confirmation has emerged regarding whether the website outage and account restrictions were caused by government action, platform enforcement measures, cyberattacks, or technical issues.