Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday, October 3, said he would not be surprised if his X account was taken down before October 10 after a post thanking former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for supporting his movement was restricted on the social media platform.
The development came amid growing political discussions over the Election Commission of India (ECI), electoral procedures and the ongoing protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Dipke’s reaction followed the restriction of his post, which acknowledged Banerjee’s support for the Cockroach movement. The post was no longer accessible, with X displaying a notice stating that the content was restricted due to local regulations. <Cite refs={[“turn208590search0″,”turn208590search3”]}/>
What Did Dipke Post About Mamata Banerjee?
Dipke had posted a message on X thanking Mamata Banerjee for extending support to the Cockroach movement.
In his post, he wrote, “Thank you @MamataOfficial ma’am for extending your support to the cockroach movement! All Indians need to come together to save democracy!”
The message was subsequently shared by Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha joint secretary Derek O’Brien. However, the post later became inaccessible to users, prompting questions about the restriction.
Reacting to the development, Dipke shared O’Brien’s post and expressed apprehension about the possibility of his own X account being removed before the planned October 10 protest.
He wrote, “Won’t be surprised if the govt takes down my handle before Oct 10.” <Cite refs={[“turn208590search1″,”turn208590search3”]}/>
Derek O’Brien Questions the Restriction
Derek O’Brien also reacted to the restriction, highlighting Banerjee’s support for the movement and Dipke’s public acknowledgment of it.
O’Brien alleged that the government was responsible for the restriction, describing it as an action by a “scared” government.
However, the platform’s displayed notice referred to local regulations and did not publicly establish the specific reason behind the restriction or identify who initiated it.
The development has brought renewed attention to the relationship between social media platforms, government regulations and political expression in India. <Cite refs={[“turn208590search1″,”turn208590search3”]}/>
Mamata Banerjee Backs Cockroach Movement
The controversy followed Banerjee’s public support for the Cockroach Janata Party’s agitation against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
On Friday, after returning from Delhi, where she attended an INDIA bloc meeting, Banerjee expressed support for the movement and its young participants.
Speaking to reporters at Kolkata airport, she said, “We are fully supporting the Cockroach (Janta) Party and all the young generation and students.”
Banerjee had also previously extended support to a CJP protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi concerning alleged irregularities in the NEET medical entrance examination.
Her latest statement came amid opposition criticism of electoral procedures and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. <Cite refs={[“turn208590search3″,”turn208590search9”]}/>
CJP Announces October 10 Protest at Jantar Mantar
The social media controversy comes ahead of another planned demonstration by the Cockroach Janata Party in New Delhi.
The organisation has announced a protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in electoral processes.
The announcement followed a demonstration at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park on October 2, where Dipke addressed supporters and reiterated the demand for the poll panel chief’s resignation.
Dipke has described the proposed October 10 demonstration as a peaceful protest and called on citizens concerned about free and fair elections to participate.
The CJP’s campaign has focused on allegations surrounding voter rolls, the electoral process and the functioning of the Election Commission. <Cite refs={[“turn208590search3″,”turn208590news19”]}/>
Social Media Restriction Adds to Political Debate
The restriction of Dipke’s post has added another issue to the ongoing political debate surrounding the CJP’s campaign.
While Dipke has expressed concern about the possible removal of his account, no confirmed announcement regarding the suspension or permanent removal of his X handle was reported in the cited coverage.
The incident has also drawn attention from Trinamool Congress leaders, particularly following Banerjee’s public support for the movement.
With the October 10 protest approaching, the developments surrounding Dipke’s social media account, the CJP’s demands and the Election Commission are expected to remain part of the wider political discussion.