Now It Gets More Satirical .... “Cockroaches” Blocked in India As a “National Security Risk”

22/05/2026

NEW DELHI, May 22: The X handle “Cockroach Janta Party,” born out of backlash to Chief Justice Surya Kant’s comments on people who “attack the system,” has officially been withheld in India. The move came after the Intelligence Bureau flagged the account as a potential national security risk, yes, a meme-heavy satire page.

According to government sources, the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) pulled the trigger under Section 69(A) of the IT Act, a law usually reserved for serious threats to sovereignty and public order. The reason? Officials claim the account was pushing “inflammatory content” that could destabilize things—and more importantly, it was blowing up among young users.

Translation: it wasn’t just jokes anymore, it was influence.

The account had already crossed 200,000 followers globally and was gaining traction fast, especially among India’s youth. At the time the blocking order was issued, it reportedly had around 90,000 followers, meaning its growth curve was raising eyebrows in the corridors of power.

Despite the crackdown, the account isn’t fully gone; it’s just geo-blocked in India. Outside the country, it’s still very much alive and posting.

Behind the scenes, the entire operation remains under wraps. Blocking orders like this are confidential by law, adding another layer of mystery and controversy to the situation.

One thing’s clear: in today’s digital battlefield, even satire accounts can get flagged as a threat if they hit the wrong nerve—and go viral doing it.