BJP Leader Shares Data Claiming Half of Cockroach Party Followers Are Pakistani

The “Cockroach Janata Party” (COP), a satirical political movement that recently exploded on social media, has now become the center of a major online political controversy. Within just a few days, the party’s Instagram account reportedly crossed nearly 15 million followers, surpassing the social media popularity of several established political parties in India. What initially started as an internet joke has now turned into a nationwide discussion involving politics, youth anger, and even allegations of foreign connections. The controversy intensified after a BJP leader from Delhi claimed that a large section of the party’s followers are from Pakistan. Sharing alleged Instagram insight data on social media, the BJP leader referred to the group as the “Pakistan Janata Party.” According to the shared statistics, around 49 percent of the followers were said to be from Pakistan, while only 9 percent were from India. The remaining followers were reportedly from countries including the United States, Bangladesh, the United Kingdom, Australia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. These claims quickly triggered reactions across social media platforms. Some users questioned the authenticity of the data, while others mocked the situation through memes and political jokes. Supporters of the Cockroach Janata Party argued that the movement represents frustration among unemployed and dissatisfied youth, while critics called it a publicity-driven internet trend. The origin of the party traces back to comments made on May 15, 2026, during a court hearing where Justice Surya Kant allegedly compared a group of educated unemployed individuals to “cockroaches” and “parasites.” The remarks sparked outrage online and inspired the creation of the satirical political page. Since then, the movement has gained massive traction, especially among young social media users. The popularity of the Cockroach Janata Party has extended beyond India. Reports suggest that the trend is also attracting attention in neighboring Pakistan. Pakistani journalist Sanaullah Khan shared a video discussing the movement on Facebook, which soon went viral and added to the international curiosity surrounding the online phenomenon. Although the Cockroach Janata Party has no official political status, its rapid rise highlights the growing influence of digital activism and meme culture in modern politics. Whether it remains a temporary internet sensation or evolves into a larger social movement, the controversy has already succeeded in capturing public attention across borders.