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What next for India's Cockroach Party?

What next for India's Cockroach Party?

Summary

A student in India created a joke political group called the Cockroach Party. It quickly gained 23 million followers and is seen as a grassroots movement responding to comments made by a top Indian judge.

Key Facts

  • The Cockroach Party was started by Abhijeet Dipke, a public relations student.
  • The party began as a parody of remarks by India’s supreme court judge.
  • It was created only ten days before reaching 23 million followers on social media.
  • Critics say the party might secretly support the political opposition.
  • Abhijeet Dipke talked about the party in an interview with France 24.
  • The event took place around May 24, 2026.
  • The party’s name comes from the word “cockroach,” symbolizing the joke nature of the group.
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