‘We Haven’t Slept For Two Nights’: Cockroach Janta Party Founder Abhijeet Dipke’s Parents Fear Arrest

The sudden rise of the "Cockroach Janta Party" has turned its founder Abhijeet Dipke into one of the most talked-about names on Indian social media. But while millions of young people are celebrating the movement online, his parents in Maharashtra say they are deeply worried about their son's safety and future.

Abhijeet Dipke, a student at Boston University, launched the satirical political platform only a few days ago. Since then, the page has exploded in popularity, reportedly gaining millions of followers on Instagram in record time.

The movement has especially connected with young Indians frustrated over unemployment, exam paper leaks, politics and institutional accountability.

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However, for Abhijeet's parents, the viral fame has brought fear instead of celebration.

Parents Say They Are Worried About Arrest

Speaking to a Marathi news channel, Abhijeet's parents Bhagwan and Anita Dipke said they have been unable to sleep since learning about the rapid growth of the online movement.

His father admitted that he fears his son could land in trouble because of politics.
According to Bhagwan Dipke, politics today creates fear among ordinary families, no matter how popular a person becomes online. He said Abhijeet himself had earlier spoken about being worried that he could face action or even arrest after returning to India.

The father added that reading about similar incidents in newspapers has only increased his anxiety. He said he has spent the last two nights awake, worrying about what could happen to his son now that he has become famous on social media.

'I Will Not Support Him In Politics': Mother

Abhijeet's mother Anita Dipke made it clear that she does not want her son to enter politics. She said she only wants him to return home safely and focus on building a stable career.

She explained that while the final decision would be Abhijeet's, she personally would not support his political involvement. According to her, the family has always stayed away from politics and she is uncomfortable with the attention and risks that come with it.

Anita also shared details about Abhijeet's educational journey. She said he first studied in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar before moving to Pune for higher studies. Engineering, she said, was difficult for him, after which he decided to shift towards mass media and journalism.

His father added that Abhijeet later chose to study journalism abroad because his sister was already living there. Bhagwan said he had hoped his son would eventually settle into a regular job in Pune or Delhi rather than enter public life.

Family Learned About The Party Through Neighbours

Interestingly, Abhijeet's parents said they did not initially know much about the "Cockroach Janta Party." They first heard about it from neighbours and relatives.

Anita recalled that one of her grandchildren later informed her that Abhijeet now had more followers online than many well-known public figures in India. She also revealed that Abhijeet had earlier worked with Aam Aadmi Party, but even at that time, the family had advised him to stay away from politics and focus on a professional career.

Bhagwan said the growing popularity of the movement has only made him more nervous. He repeated that he dislikes politics and never imagined his son would become involved in such a high-profile campaign.

What Is The 'Cockroach Janta Party'?

The "Cockroach Janta Party" began as a satirical online movement and quickly transformed into a viral political trend among young internet users.

The name reportedly emerged after remarks made during a court hearing by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. During the proceedings, some unemployed youths and social media activists were allegedly referred to as "cockroaches" and "parasites." The comments triggered outrage online and soon inspired meme pages, satire posts and eventually a digital protest movement.

Within days, the movement grew beyond humour and memes. Thousands of young people started using the platform to express anger over unemployment, paper leaks, rising frustration with politics and concerns about accountability in institutions.

From Satire To Serious Political Demands

Even though the movement uses humour and satire, its manifesto includes several serious political demands.

The group has spoken about preventing former Chief Justices from accepting post-retirement Rajya Sabha positions, strengthening the accountability of the Election Commission and increasing transparency in governance.

The manifesto also reportedly calls for 50 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and ministerial roles, along with reforms linked to media ownership and employment rights.

The rapid rise of the movement shows how social media is increasingly becoming a space where young Indians are mixing humour with political messaging. While supporters see it as a fresh voice of youth frustration, critics question whether such digital movements can sustain themselves beyond online popularity.

For now, as the "Cockroach Janta Party" continues to dominate conversations online, Abhijeet Dipke's parents remain more concerned about their son's safety than his newfound fame.