Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), recently alleged that the official Instagram account representing his movement had been deactivated, providing screenshots to demonstrate its unavailability. This claim was initially broadcast on X, where the CJP asserted that Meta, the parent company of Instagram, was responsible for the removal of their Instagram handle. However, the party subsequently announced that they had successfully regained access to the account.
Dipke expressed his frustration on X, stating, “They took down the official Instagram handle of Cockroach Janta Party. Bloody cowards!” The accompanying screenshots showed the CJP’s Instagram page displaying messages such as “unavailable” or “user not found,” which Dipke interpreted as Meta’s deliberate action to remove the account. The official CJP X account further corroborated this, confirming the Instagram page’s temporary shutdown and its subsequent recovery. The party also took the opportunity to criticize those they believe are opposing the CJP, particularly for attempting to silence their voice on India’s Independence Day. They emphatically declared their unwavering resolve, stating, “We will not be intimidated by such cowardly acts!”
This incident is not an isolated one for Dipke. Earlier this year in May, he also reported that his personal Instagram account had been “hacked,” rendering him unable to access it. During that period, he also claimed that Meta had taken down a backup Instagram account used by the CJP. He had posted on X, explaining his predicament and attempting to engage Meta for assistance in recovering his account.
Beyond these social media challenges, the CJP is actively focused on its social initiatives. The party is set to launch its ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign in Dipke’s native village, Santuk Pimpri, located in Maharashtra’s Hingoli district. This campaign, which was scheduled to commence on Independence Day, is designed to enhance infrastructure and promote accountability within rural government schools. Upon his return from Delhi, Dipke informed reporters of his intention to approach the local sarpanch to address the need for repairs and to ensure the provision of basic amenities like benches and drinking water in the local school. He elaborated that teams have been formed to visit various villages, engaging with residents and sarpanchs to encourage collective participation in improving school conditions. Dipke also issued a public appeal, urging individuals to visit their children’s schools and report any missing facilities or requirements to the CJP, underscoring the collaborative spirit of the campaign.
