The newly-formed Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has had its X account blocked in India, a development that its founding president, Abhijit Dipke, described as 'as expected'. Dipke took to the social media platform to share the news, posting a screenshot indicating that the account had been withheld in the country.
In a tweet on May 21, 2026, Dipke wrote: 'As expected Cockroach Janta Party’s account has been withheld in India.' The post included an image showing the account restriction notice from X. The party, which was recently established, has not yet commented further on the reason behind the block or any potential steps to address it.
The incident highlights ongoing tensions between new political entities and social media platforms in India, where regulatory scrutiny of online content has been increasing. The CJP's account suspension comes amid broader debates about free speech and platform accountability in the country.
As of now, it remains unclear whether the party will seek to appeal the decision or create a new account. The development has sparked discussions among political observers about the challenges faced by emerging parties in gaining visibility on digital platforms.
