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New Delhi: Rights groups, including Amnesty International India, have strongly condemned the BJP-led Indian government\u2019s decision to block the X account of the Cockroach Janta Party operating under the handle @CJP_2029, a parody account that had been gaining significant traction among young people.<\/p>\n
According to Kashmir Media Service, the Cockroach Janata Party, also known online as the \u201cCockroach Party of India,\u201d is a viral social and political youth-driven online movement that emerged in response to a remark by India\u2019s chief justice, who referred to unemployed youth as \u201ccockroaches.\u201d In protest, young users launched a satirical online campaign to voice their anger and frustration, highlighting issues such as unemployment, exam paper leaks, corruption, inflation, political discontent and worsening economic conditions faced by Indian youth. The movement has attracted support from students, young professionals, and some political figures. While not yet a formally registered political party, it has sparked a broader public debate in India on youth unemployment, governance and state accountability. Known for slogans like \u201cRise, Resist, Reclaim,\u201d the page gained attention for its satirical and anti-establishment digital campaign style.<\/p>\n
The account @CJP_2029 was withheld on May 21, 2026. The Indian Express reported that the blocking directions followed inputs from the Intelligence Bureau citing threats to India\u2019s sovereignty and national security \u2014 as well as the fact that the account was \u201cgaining traction among young people.\u201d<\/p>\n
In a statement, the International Freedom Foundation (IFF) called the move a \u201cblatant misuse of State power\u201d and an \u201carbitrary and disproportionate attempt to stifle freedom of speech and expression\u201d. It said political commentary and criticism of public institutions are protected forms of speech under the Indian Constitution, adding, \u201cThe popularity of the account or the fact that the account mobilised young people through political expression cannot by itself be treated as a threat to national security.\u201d<\/p>\n
Amnesty International India also expressed concern, calling the action \u201canother example of the shrinking space for dissent.\u201d It noted that the government is simultaneously pushing amendments to digital rules that that could further expand state powers over online content.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe withholding of the CJP account shows how quickly political humour becomes a target once it reaches a mass audience,\u201d Amnesty said, adding, that a parody account should not become another example of online censorship in India.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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