New Delhi, May 19 -- A Google Form shared on X by Abhijeet Dipke, inviting people to join what he called the 'Cockroach Janta Party', was initially meant as satire. But within hours, the post had attracted nearly 15,000 sign-ups.

Dipke, who is currently based in Boston, shared the invitation on 16 May, after Chief Justice of India Surya Kant sparked controversy over his 'cockroach' remark. In the post, Dipke said he was launching a new platform for all the 'cockroaches' out there.

"If you wish to join, hit the link below. Eligibility criteria: unemployed, lazy, chronically online, ability to rant professionally," the post read.

Even after Justice Kant later clarified that his oral observations were directed at people using fake degrees...