India's parody 'cockroach party' claims website has been blocked
The satirical group has gained millions of followers as "the voice of the lazy and unemployed".
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The satirical group has gained millions of followers as "the voice of the lazy and unemployed".
The satirical group, known as the Cockroach Janta Party, claims its website was blocked by Indian authorities just days after launching, amid its rapid rise to over 20 million online followers.
The Cockroach Janta Party, a viral satirical movement, reports that its website has been blocked in India, with founder Abhijeet Dipke questioning the government's actions and vowing to continue the movement.
Founder Abhijeet Dipke alleges that the Cockroach Janta Party's official website and social media accounts have been blocked by the Indian government, following a surge in the movement's popularity among young users.
The Cockroach Janta Party, a satirical political movement in India, claims its website has been blocked just days after its launch, amid its rapid rise to over 20 million online followers.
The Indian government has blocked the official website of the Cockroach Janta Party, a satirical political movement, following previous actions against its social media accounts, citing national security concerns.
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