New Delhi, May 24 -- In recent days, India's digital landscape has seen a surge in interest surrounding two online movements: the "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP) and the "Bee Party of India" (BPI).

While these entities have gained significant traction on social media, they are categorised as satirical youth-led responses to frustration, aspiration and digital-age politics rather than formal political organisations.

The Cockroach Janta Party has drawn national attention as a viral online satirical movement. Reports say it gained major traction on social media within days, with its X account later withheld in India and its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, claiming that the movement's website and accounts faced restrictions.

Supporters see CJP as a...