India, May 22 -- The viral "cockroach movement" that began in India as an online political satire has now crossed the border into Pakistan, spawning multiple parody political groups inspired by the rapidly growing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).

Over the past few days, Pakistani social media platforms have seen the emergence of pages such as "Cockroach Awami Party", "Cockroach Awami League" and "Muttahida Cockroach Movement", mirroring the branding and tone of the Indian satirical collective that exploded online after its launch on May 16.

Pakistan's cockroach clones gain traction online

Several Pakistani versions of the movement are positioning themselves as voices of frustrated youth and politically alienated citizens.

The accounts clo...