Trending: Cockroach Janta Party trend reaches Pakistan; Cockroach Awami Party & Cockroach Awami League viral on social media
PTC Web Desk: What began in India as an online satire movement has now spilled across the border into Pakistan, where several meme-inspired political pages carrying the “cockroach” identity are rapidly gaining attention on social media.
After the viral rise of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in India, Pakistani social media users have launched similar parody-style groups such as the Cockroach Awami Party (CAP) and Cockroach Awami League (CAL), turning the internet trend into a cross-border youth phenomenon.
The original movement in India gained traction after remarks linked to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant sparked heated discussions online. The comments, reportedly referring to certain unemployed activists as “cockroaches” and “parasites,” triggered backlash and meme culture across platforms. The Chief Justice later clarified that the statement was not aimed at all unemployed youth.
Soon after the controversy, US-based public relations graduate and former Aam Aadmi Party associate Abhijeet Dipke launched the Cockroach Janta Party on May 16 through social media. What started as a satirical digital campaign quickly exploded online, with its Instagram following crossing millions within days.
The party’s popularity surged further after its X account was reportedly withheld in India, only for another handle to emerge with the cheeky line: “You thought you can get rid of us? Lol.”
Now, the trend has found resonance in Pakistan as well.
Several Instagram and X accounts using names like Cockroach Awami Party and Cockroach Awami League have appeared with green-and-white themed branding, presenting themselves as voices of Pakistan’s frustrated and digitally active youth.
One CAP account openly credits the Indian page as its inspiration, describing itself as the “Pakistani version” of the original movement. Another page uses the slogan, “Different Borders, Same Generation,” highlighting how online frustrations and youth-driven satire are connecting audiences beyond national boundaries.
On X, similar handles are posting slogans aimed at challenging the political system through humour and memes. One account wrote, “Jinhein system ne cockroach samjha, hum unhi awaam ki awaaz hain,” while another declared, “Har halaat mein zinda hain.”
These groups may not have any formal political structure, but their rapid growth shows how meme culture is influencing online discussions about politics, unemployment, and youth identity in South Asia.
- With inputs from agencies
