Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janata Party, has moved the Delhi High Court challenging the blocking of the party's official X (formerly Twitter) account. Dipke alleged that the account was withheld by the government on grounds of national security. He further accused the Centre of acting in a 'dictatorial' manner, claiming that the movement's viral website was also taken down.
Background of the Movement
Dipke stated that nearly 10 lakh people had joined the satirical digital movement, which gained significant popularity among Millennials and Gen Z users through memes and sarcasm. The movement, known for its humorous take on political issues, had built a substantial online following.
Allegations and Petition
Dipke also alleged that six lakh members had signed a petition seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak controversy. He claimed that multiple social media accounts linked to the movement had either been blocked or hacked, further hindering their ability to communicate with supporters.
The Delhi High Court is expected to hear the matter, with Dipke seeking restoration of the party's X account and the removal of restrictions on their online presence. The case highlights ongoing debates around freedom of speech and government censorship in the digital space.
