Cockroach Janta Party (Image/website) NEW DELHI: The rapid rise of satirical digital platform ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ (CJP) on social media has left the parents of its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, worried that their son could land in legal trouble or even face arrest over his political satire content.Dipke, a student at Boston University and a former associate of Aam Aadmi Party, launched the satirical digital campaign barely a week ago. Since then, the platform has gained massive traction online, with its Instagram account crossing 19 million followers.Speaking to a Marathi news channel, Dipke’s parents Bhagwan Dipke and Anita Dipke, who live in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, said they were deeply anxious about their son’s growing popularity and involvement in political commentary, PTI reported. “If we look at politics nowadays, fear is natural, no matter how many followers he has. In one of his interviews, he himself expressed fear of being arrested after returning to India. We read about such incidents in newspapers,” Bhagwan Dipke said.His mother Anita Dipke said she wanted her son to stay away from politics and focus instead on building a career.”We just want him to come home safely. Whether he continues in politics will be his decision, but we do not want him to pursue it. I do not know whether he will listen to us or not. I will not support him in this. I am worried about him,” she said.According to his parents, Abhijeet studied in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar before moving to Pune for higher education. His mother said engineering studies were difficult for him, following which he shifted towards mass media and journalism.Bhagwan Dipke said his son later moved abroad for journalism studies as his sister was already living there. He added that he had wanted Abhijeet to take up a regular job in cities like Pune or Delhi instead of entering politics.The parents said they first came to know about the Cockroach Janta Party through neighbours and family members.”Later, I was told by one of my grandchildren that he has more followers on social media than many prominent people in the country. Earlier, he had worked with AAP. Even then, I had told him that we were not into politics and that he should pursue a service,” Anita said.Bhagwan Dipke admitted that the sudden popularity of the platform has left him sleepless.”I’m worried because he is now famous. And such individuals get arrested. I have not slept for the past two nights worrying about what might happen to him. I hate politics and have no interest in it,” he said.The ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ trend emerged after controversy surrounding remarks allegedly made by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant during a hearing on a plea seeking senior designation for a lawyer. According to Dipke, the idea was inspired after reports claimed the Chief Justice used the terms ‘parasites’ and ‘cockroaches’ while criticising individuals entering the legal profession through fake degrees.The Chief Justice later clarified that he had been misquoted and that the remarks were directed specifically at people obtaining ‘fake and bogus degrees’.Despite that clarification, the Cockroach Janta Party using a cockroach as its symbol quickly went viral online through memes, satire, graphics and political commentary.Much of the platform’s content focuses on issues concerning young people, including unemployment, exam paper leaks and education, packaged in the form of satirical manifestos and campaign-style posts.Dipke had described the movement on social media as the ‘voice of the lazy and unemployed’.The platform also faced regulatory action after its X account was withheld in India in response to a legal demand. Hours later, Dipke announced the launch of another account titled ‘Cockroach Is Back’.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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NEW DELHI: The rapid rise of satirical digital platform ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ (CJP) on social media has left the parents of its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, worried that their son could land in legal trouble or even face arrest over his political satire content.Dipke, a student at Boston University and a former associate of Aam Aadmi Party, launched the satirical digital campaign barely a week ago. Since then, the platform has gained massive traction online, with its Instagram account crossing 19 million followers.Speaking to a Marathi news channel, Dipke’s parents Bhagwan Dipke and Anita Dipke, who live in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, said they were deeply anxious about their son’s growing popularity and involvement in political commentary, PTI reported. “If we look at politics nowadays, fear is natural, no matter how many followers he has. In one of his interviews, he himself expressed fear of being arrested after returning to India. We read about such incidents in newspapers,” Bhagwan Dipke said.His mother Anita Dipke said she wanted her son to stay away from politics and focus instead on building a career.“We just want him to come home safely. Whether he continues in politics will be his decision, but we do not want him to pursue it. I do not know whether he will listen to us or not. I will not support him in this. I am worried about him,” she said.According to his parents, Abhijeet studied in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar before moving to Pune for higher education. His mother said engineering studies were difficult for him, following which he shifted towards mass media and journalism.Bhagwan Dipke said his son later moved abroad for journalism studies as his sister was already living there. He added that he had wanted Abhijeet to take up a regular job in cities like Pune or Delhi instead of entering politics.The parents said they first came to know about the Cockroach Janta Party through neighbours and family members.“Later, I was told by one of my grandchildren that he has more followers on social media than many prominent people in the country. Earlier, he had worked with AAP. Even then, I had told him that we were not into politics and that he should pursue a service,” Anita said.Bhagwan Dipke admitted that the sudden popularity of the platform has left him sleepless.“I’m worried because he is now famous. And such individuals get arrested. I have not slept for the past two nights worrying about what might happen to him. I hate politics and have no interest in it,” he said.The ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ trend emerged after controversy surrounding remarks allegedly made by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant during a hearing on a plea seeking senior designation for a lawyer. According to Dipke, the idea was inspired after reports claimed the Chief Justice used the terms ‘parasites’ and ‘cockroaches’ while criticising individuals entering the legal profession through fake degrees.The Chief Justice later clarified that he had been misquoted and that the remarks were directed specifically at people obtaining ‘fake and bogus degrees’.Despite that clarification, the Cockroach Janta Party using a cockroach as its symbol quickly went viral online through memes, satire, graphics and political commentary.Much of the platform’s content focuses on issues concerning young people, including unemployment, exam paper leaks and education, packaged in the form of satirical manifestos and campaign-style posts.Dipke had described the movement on social media as the ‘voice of the lazy and unemployed’.The platform also faced regulatory action after its X account was withheld in India in response to a legal demand. Hours later, Dipke announced the launch of another account titled ‘Cockroach Is Back’.
![File photo NEW DELHI: “Cow slaughter will also be done,” AJUP chief and West Bengal MLA Humayun Kabir said, triggering a fresh political controversy as he asserted that the Quran mandates qurbani and insisted that ritual sacrifice of animals would continue despite the state government’s recent restrictions on animal slaughter ahead of Eid.Stating that ritual sacrifice “will happen at any cost”, Kabir accused the administration of interfering in religious practices.His remarks drew sharp reactions from the BJP, which maintained that the issue was about enforcing the law and preventing illegal cow slaughter, rather than targeting any community.“We respect the law. But qurbani will happen. Whatever is written in the Quran will happen. I want to tell Suvendu Adhikari directly not to play with fire. It may prove dangerous for you. The Muslim community will not compromise on qurbani,” Kabir said on Thursday.The AJUP chief openly challenged the West Bengal government’s recent public notice issued under the West Bengal Animal Slaughter Control Act, 1950.“The government can make a rule asking Muslims not to eat beef, but ritual sacrifice (qurbani) will continue. We won’t listen to any objections,” he said.Calling it a centuries-old tradition, Kabir added, “It’s a tradition that has been going on for 1400 years and will continue as long as the world exists.”“The sacrifice of cows, goats and camels will continue,” Kabir added.Kabir also expressed resentment over restrictions on offering prayers on roads and demanded adequate spaces for Eid congregations. “If arrangements are not made, then pujas on roads should not be allowed either,” he added.BJP defends slaughter regulationsReacting to Kabir’s remarks, BJP state president Samik Bhattacharya said the issue was about enforcing the law and preventing illegal activities.“Illegal slaughterhouses will not be allowed to operate,” Bhattacharya said, according to news agency PTI. He added that the BJP does not interfere with individual food preferences but opposes public slaughter of cows.West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh claimed that “cow slaughter is not associated with any religion”.“There are no cows where Islam originates from. Cow slaughter used to be done here to cause pain to the Hindu community”, he added.As per news agency ANI, BJP Telangana president N Ramchander Rao also backed stricter implementation of anti-cow slaughter laws in West Bengal and accused some people of trying to create communal divisions through the issue.“Some people, who are trying to create a rift between the two communities by provoking, purposefully take cows for slaughtering. Some people like Humayun Kabir in Bengal try to make this an issue. Suvendu Adhikari trying to stop cow slaughter is a welcome step. Other states should follow it”, he said.Debate over cow slaughter intensifiesEarlier, Furfura Sharif Pirzada Toha Siddiqui questioned what he described as “double standards” on beef-related policies, asking why exports were permitted while restrictions were imposed domestically.”What the law says needs to be followed. But the law should be the same for everyone. No cow slaughter? Okay, we will accept that. But in India, beef is at number two [referring to exports]. A common man offers a sacrifice, that’s not allowed. And slaughtering the cows of the country and sending them abroad is permissible? Is that okay?” Siddiqui questioned.”Look at every place and other states in India, beef is sold there. So what is it? It’s allowed there, but not here? The law should be one for India”, he further said.At the same time, former Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi case plaintiff Iqbal Ansari urged Muslims to respect cows and called for the animal to be declared India’s national animal.“The cow should not be sacrificed (kurbaani) at all. It is worshipped in Hinduism,” Ansari said, as quoted by ANI.”We are Indian Muslims, and the cow is called ‘Gaumata’, and Muslims should respect cows. The government should declare it the national animal,” Ansari added.High Court refuses to stay Bengal orderThe controversy comes after the Calcutta High Court on Thursday refused to stay the West Bengal government’s order reiterating a ban on slaughter of cattle or buffaloes without a mandatory fitness certificate ahead of Eid-ul-Zuha.The court observed that “the sacrifice of a cow is no part of the festival of Id-Uz-Zuha and is not a religious requirement under Islam”, citing earlier Supreme Court observations.The state government’s May 13 notification stated that animal slaughter in open public places would be strictly prohibited and allowed only at authorised facilities.Violations under the West Bengal Animal Slaughter Control Act, 1950, could attract up to six months’ imprisonment, a fine of Rs 1,000, or both.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosVenezuela Overtakes Saudi Arabia As India’s Third-Largest Oil Supplier Amid Global Energy TurmoilMarco Rubio Calls India “Great Ally”, Says US Ready To Sell Massive Energy Supply To New DelhiBhojshala Dispute Reaches Supreme Court As Muslim Side Challenges MP High Court Temple VerdictFIR Filed Against Parambrata Chattopadhyay & Swastika Mukherjee Over 2021 Social Media PostsFIR Filed Against Parambrata Chattopadhyay & Swastika Mukherjee Over 2021 Social Media Posts“Viksit Bharat 2047 Is Our Commitment”: PM Modi Pushes Faster Governance At Key Ministers’ MeetCBI Frees UP Man In Suvendu Adhikari PA Murder Case; Raj Singh Alleges Torture, Encounter ThreatCalcutta High Court Junks Pleas On West Bengal Cattle Slaughter Rules Ahead Of Bakr Eid‘Menon’ Surname Row: VD Satheesan Faces Heat From Kerala Congress Leaders Over Oath Name ChoiceIUML And VCK To Also Join Vijay Cabinet In Tamil Nadu, Expansion Tomorrow: Report123Photostories”They temporarily close down the mess because of me.” Sundar Pichai on being popular for a day in collegeSuccess quote of the day by Albert Einstein: “Try not to become a man of success, but…”Gigi Hadid’s New York apartment is all about a millennial’s rustic and boho in modernity: 5 artsy inspirations to steal7 things children remember about their parents foreverDowry harassment to divorce settlement: 5 Indian marital cases that changed marriage rights for womenCould a human survive an anaconda squeeze?8 smart air fryer hacks that will make cooking easierWhy many eye diseases show no symptoms in the beginning10 legal documents you must check before buying a property in IndiaNelson Mandela quotes that define courage, leadership, and resilience123Hot PicksBandra demolition driveIPL Schedule 2026Indian rupeeUP HeatwaveHardoi fireNID DAT counselling 2026TN Ministers ListTop TrendingTN Finance Minister Marie WilsonNID DAT counsellingChristiano RonaldoPM ModiHardik PandyaJEE Advanced Response SheetIPL Orange Cap 2026Conor McGregor Net WorthNEET UG Paper LeakWest Bengal Annapurna Yojana](https://vknewstoday.in/wp-content/uploads/1779430819_photo.jpg "File photo NEW DELHI: “Cow slaughter will also be done,” AJUP chief and West Bengal MLA Humayun Kabir said, triggering a fresh political controversy as he asserted that the Quran mandates qurbani and insisted that ritual sacrifice of animals would continue despite the state government’s recent restrictions on animal slaughter ahead of Eid.Stating that ritual sacrifice “will happen at any cost”, Kabir accused the administration of interfering in religious practices.His remarks drew sharp reactions from the BJP, which maintained that the issue was about enforcing the law and preventing illegal cow slaughter, rather than targeting any community.“We respect the law. But qurbani will happen. Whatever is written in the Quran will happen. I want to tell Suvendu Adhikari directly not to play with fire. It may prove dangerous for you. The Muslim community will not compromise on qurbani,” Kabir said on Thursday.The AJUP chief openly challenged the West Bengal government’s recent public notice issued under the West Bengal Animal Slaughter Control Act, 1950.“The government can make a rule asking Muslims not to eat beef, but ritual sacrifice (qurbani) will continue. We won’t listen to any objections,” he said.Calling it a centuries-old tradition, Kabir added, “It’s a tradition that has been going on for 1400 years and will continue as long as the world exists.”“The sacrifice of cows, goats and camels will continue,” Kabir added.Kabir also expressed resentment over restrictions on offering prayers on roads and demanded adequate spaces for Eid congregations. “If arrangements are not made, then pujas on roads should not be allowed either,” he added.BJP defends slaughter regulationsReacting to Kabir’s remarks, BJP state president Samik Bhattacharya said the issue was about enforcing the law and preventing illegal activities.“Illegal slaughterhouses will not be allowed to operate,” Bhattacharya said, according to news agency PTI. He added that the BJP does not interfere with individual food preferences but opposes public slaughter of cows.West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh claimed that “cow slaughter is not associated with any religion”.“There are no cows where Islam originates from. Cow slaughter used to be done here to cause pain to the Hindu community”, he added.As per news agency ANI, BJP Telangana president N Ramchander Rao also backed stricter implementation of anti-cow slaughter laws in West Bengal and accused some people of trying to create communal divisions through the issue.“Some people, who are trying to create a rift between the two communities by provoking, purposefully take cows for slaughtering. Some people like Humayun Kabir in Bengal try to make this an issue. Suvendu Adhikari trying to stop cow slaughter is a welcome step. Other states should follow it”, he said.Debate over cow slaughter intensifiesEarlier, Furfura Sharif Pirzada Toha Siddiqui questioned what he described as “double standards” on beef-related policies, asking why exports were permitted while restrictions were imposed domestically.”What the law says needs to be followed. But the law should be the same for everyone. No cow slaughter? Okay, we will accept that. But in India, beef is at number two [referring to exports]. A common man offers a sacrifice, that’s not allowed. And slaughtering the cows of the country and sending them abroad is permissible? Is that okay?” Siddiqui questioned.”Look at every place and other states in India, beef is sold there. So what is it? It’s allowed there, but not here? The law should be one for India”, he further said.At the same time, former Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi case plaintiff Iqbal Ansari urged Muslims to respect cows and called for the animal to be declared India’s national animal.“The cow should not be sacrificed (kurbaani) at all. It is worshipped in Hinduism,” Ansari said, as quoted by ANI.”We are Indian Muslims, and the cow is called ‘Gaumata’, and Muslims should respect cows. The government should declare it the national animal,” Ansari added.High Court refuses to stay Bengal orderThe controversy comes after the Calcutta High Court on Thursday refused to stay the West Bengal government’s order reiterating a ban on slaughter of cattle or buffaloes without a mandatory fitness certificate ahead of Eid-ul-Zuha.The court observed that “the sacrifice of a cow is no part of the festival of Id-Uz-Zuha and is not a religious requirement under Islam”, citing earlier Supreme Court observations.The state government’s May 13 notification stated that animal slaughter in open public places would be strictly prohibited and allowed only at authorised facilities.Violations under the West Bengal Animal Slaughter Control Act, 1950, could attract up to six months’ imprisonment, a fine of Rs 1,000, or both.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosVenezuela Overtakes Saudi Arabia As India’s Third-Largest Oil Supplier Amid Global Energy TurmoilMarco Rubio Calls India “Great Ally”, Says US Ready To Sell Massive Energy Supply To New DelhiBhojshala Dispute Reaches Supreme Court As Muslim Side Challenges MP High Court Temple VerdictFIR Filed Against Parambrata Chattopadhyay & Swastika Mukherjee Over 2021 Social Media PostsFIR Filed Against Parambrata Chattopadhyay & Swastika Mukherjee Over 2021 Social Media Posts“Viksit Bharat 2047 Is Our Commitment”: PM Modi Pushes Faster Governance At Key Ministers’ MeetCBI Frees UP Man In Suvendu Adhikari PA Murder Case; Raj Singh Alleges Torture, Encounter ThreatCalcutta High Court Junks Pleas On West Bengal Cattle Slaughter Rules Ahead Of Bakr Eid‘Menon’ Surname Row: VD Satheesan Faces Heat From Kerala Congress Leaders Over Oath Name ChoiceIUML And VCK To Also Join Vijay Cabinet In Tamil Nadu, Expansion Tomorrow: Report123Photostories”They temporarily close down the mess because of me.” Sundar Pichai on being popular for a day in collegeSuccess quote of the day by Albert Einstein: “Try not to become a man of success, but…”Gigi Hadid’s New York apartment is all about a millennial’s rustic and boho in modernity: 5 artsy inspirations to steal7 things children remember about their parents foreverDowry harassment to divorce settlement: 5 Indian marital cases that changed marriage rights for womenCould a human survive an anaconda squeeze?8 smart air fryer hacks that will make cooking easierWhy many eye diseases show no symptoms in the beginning10 legal documents you must check before buying a property in IndiaNelson Mandela quotes that define courage, leadership, and resilience123Hot PicksBandra demolition driveIPL Schedule 2026Indian rupeeUP HeatwaveHardoi fireNID DAT counselling 2026TN Ministers ListTop TrendingTN Finance Minister Marie WilsonNID DAT counsellingChristiano RonaldoPM ModiHardik PandyaJEE Advanced Response SheetIPL Orange Cap 2026Conor McGregor Net WorthNEET UG Paper LeakWest Bengal Annapurna Yojana")
