The Satire of 'Cockroach' Politics: A Cautionary Tale for India's Digital Activists The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a satirical digital outfit founded by Abhijeet Dipke, has rapidly gained over 19 million followers on Instagram.
Launched as a tongue in cheek response to a controversy surrounding Chief Justice of India Surya Kant's remarks about 'parasites' and 'cockroaches,' CJP has become a viral sensation among young social media users.
However, Dipke's experience with death threats on WhatsApp highlights the risks of satire.