Cockroach Janta Party Founder Abhijeet Dipke Faces Casteist Attacks After Revealing Dalit Identity

Abhijeet Dipke casteist attacks

New Delhi: Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the viral “Cockroach Janta Party” (CJP), has reportedly become the target of casteist abuse on social media after publicly revealing that he belongs to the Dalit community. The controversy erupted shortly after the youth-led satirical political movement gained massive popularity online.

Dipke, an Indian student studying at Boston University in the United States, launched the Cockroach Janta Party earlier this month following controversial remarks allegedly made by Chief Justice Surya Kant during a court hearing. The comments comparing unemployed youth to “cockroaches” and “parasites” triggered outrage across social media platforms and inspired Dipke’s parody political movement.

What started as satire quickly evolved into a large-scale digital campaign attracting lakhs of young supporters frustrated with unemployment, political disconnect, and lack of representation. The movement gained traction particularly among Gen Z users, with thousands signing up online and several public figures expressing support.

However, after Dipke disclosed his Dalit identity in a social media post, he allegedly faced a wave of caste-based trolling and derogatory comments. Several users questioned his merit and background, leading to widespread criticism from activists and social media users who condemned the attacks as discriminatory and reflective of deep-rooted caste prejudice in online spaces.

The controversy has reignited conversations around caste discrimination in India’s digital ecosystem, especially against young voices participating in political discourse. Supporters of Dipke argued that the backlash highlights how caste continues to shape public perception and online engagement, even in modern political movements driven by youth.

Meanwhile, the Cockroach Janta Party continues to witness rapid online growth. The movement has reportedly crossed millions of followers across social media platforms and has become a symbol of frustration among unemployed and politically disillusioned youth. Its satirical messaging, memes, and unconventional campaigning style have helped it gain nationwide attention within days.

In recent developments, Dipke also claimed that the party’s social media accounts faced restrictions and alleged hacking attempts after its popularity surged online. The incident has further intensified discussions around freedom of expression, political satire, and online targeting in India.

While the Cockroach Janta Party began as a parody, it has now transformed into a larger social conversation around unemployment, youth anger, caste discrimination, and political representation in the digital age.