It has now become a trend to create a party out of random remarks. The left-liberal ecosystem appears to have taken Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s latest remark so personally that, within a day, another satirical political outfit appeared online. A page named “Dimagi Naxal Party” (@dimaginaxalpartyy) has emerged after PM Modi used the term “dimaagi Naxals” in his Independence Day speech. The page presents itself as a satirical political party.
The immediate trigger was PM Modi’s Independence Day address from the Red Fort on Saturday, 15th August. While speaking about Left-Wing Extremism, Modi said that armed Naxalism had been weakened but that its ideological influence still remained a concern. He warned against what he called “dimagi Naxals” and said such people needed to be identified and isolated. “LWE extremism destroyed the future of lakhs of youths. Naxal violence and ideology snatched the children of so many mothers,” Modi said, adding that Naxal violence had controlled large parts of the country for decades and had “ruled by the gun.”
Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "People with a Maoist mindset had carved out a place for themselves in the corridors of power within the nation. Even as advisors in government committees, this Maoist ideology exerted influence over national policies. My dear fellow… pic.twitter.com/ALNe0itsi2
— IANS (@ians_india) August 15, 2026
Soon after the speech, the phrase became a subject of political debate and online reactions. Within this atmosphere, the Dimagi Naxal Party appeared on Instagram. Like many internet-born political pages, the outfit seems to have turned a political phrase into a brand, using the same words that were used by the Prime Minister and presenting them as the identity of a satirical movement. The page has not publicly established itself as a registered political party, and its founders have so far remained away from the public spotlight.
From “Cockroach” remark to Cockroach Janta Party
The method is not entirely new. The AAP-linked Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) was created in almost the same manner. The CJP emerged after a controversy over remarks made by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant during a courtroom hearing. His comments about unemployed people entering professions such as law, journalism and activism triggered a major social-media debate. The CJI later clarified that he was referring to people who posed as professionals despite having bogus degrees, rather than legitimate lawyers, journalists or activists.
The controversy was picked up by Abhijeet Dipke, who posted on social media asking, “What if all the cockroaches come together?” The post quickly gained traction, following which Dipke created a website and launched the satirical Cockroach Janta Party on May 16, 2026. The CJP described itself as a “political party for the people the system forgot to count” and the “voice of the lazy and unemployed”. Its tongue-in-cheek eligibility criteria included being “unemployed”, “lazy”, “chronically online” and having the “ability to rant professionally”.
What began as an online joke soon moved beyond memes. Dipke returned to India and the organisation became associated with protests in Delhi over alleged examination irregularities and demands concerning the education system. The group also appointed public-facing spokespersons, including investigative journalist Saurav Das, political researcher and filmmaker Vijeta Dahiya, and Ashutosh Ranka.
Is Dimagi Naxal Party another CJP front?
The Dimagi Naxal Party, however, has not revealed the faces of its founder or co-founder. Yet, its social-media activity provides some clues about the political and ideological ecosystem with which it appears to be engaging.
The Instagram account is currently following 38 pages and individuals. Among them are the Cockroach Janta Party, its founder Abhijeet Dipke, CJP chief spokesperson Saurav Das, spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka, former spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya, and Arpit Sharma, who has been identified in social-media discussions as the son of an AAP leader. The presence of several CJP-linked individuals in the following list is notable because it creates a visible overlap between the two internet-born political outfits.
Furthermore, the party follows various individuals who were openly making objectionable remarks during the CJP-backed Jantar Mantar protests or actively extending support to the movement. The account follows YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, who openly backed the CJP demonstration.
It follows Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha, who rarely commented on political issues in the past year, but posted a video looking noticeably thrilled right after Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra is also present on the following list; Kamra was seen making controversial jokes about Lord Ram and Goddess Sita during the CJP gathering at Jantar Mantar.
South Indian actor and propagandist Prakash Raj is another notable account followed by the DNP. He is the same actor who faced backlash for mocking the Chandrayaan-3 mission, and whose name also surfaced during the controversies involving Dharmasthala. Additionally, left-liberal student activist and president of the communist student outfit AISA, Neha Bora, is followed by the party.
Taken together, the following list gives the impression that the Dimagi Naxal Party is drawing from a similar political-social media ecosystem as the CJP. Whether that makes it an actual “front” of CJP is not established, but the overlap is certainly significant enough to raise questions about the relationship between the two outfits.
Bhagat Singh post and Vijeta Dahiya connection
The page has also attempted to establish an ideological identity. On Instagram and X, it shared a post featuring freedom fighter Bhagat Singh with the words, “Bhagat Singh Inspiration of party.” The accompanying caption said: “We are Followers of Bhagat Singh… If THEY try to suspend our accounts or label us Anti-Nationals.. Just know- They are disrespecting Bhagat Singh.”
We are Followers of Bhagat Singh…
— Dimagi Naxal Janta Party (@DNJP_India) August 16, 2026
If THEY try to suspend our accounts or label us Anti-Nationals..
Just know- They are disrespecting Bhagat Singh. pic.twitter.com/DdzMCcsVIV
Interestingly, the post was published in collaboration with former CJP spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya. Dahiya is a political researcher, author, poet, filmmaker and content creator. He studied at Delhi Technological University and has directed Haryanvi films including Dararein and Opri Parai. He has also authored Power of Universe and To Hell With That Job. His public profile is particularly associated with his work as a researcher and scriptwriter for YouTuber Dhruv Rathee. Multiple profiles and interviews identify Dahiya as part of Rathee’s research and writing team.
Dahiya’s association with the CJP itself was short-lived. He was appointed one of its spokespersons in June, alongside Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. However, on 21st July, CJP removed him after a video circulated showing him eating a burger during the period of the organisation’s protest. Dahiya later said he had been “made a scapegoat” in the controversy.
We strongly condemn the deeply insensitive actions of our spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya, whose videos surfaced while peaceful protestors and our team were facing brutal police violence. Such conduct is unacceptable, shows a complete lack of judgment, and is wholly inconsistent with…
— Cockroach Janta Party – CJP (@Cockroachisback) July 21, 2026
The fact that the anonymous Dimagi Naxal Party collaborated with Dahiya while also following almost the entire visible CJP leadership has added another layer to speculation surrounding the page.
Following the CJP playbook
The broader pattern is difficult to miss. CJP began with a viral remark, converted the controversy into a political identity and then attracted a network of activists, influencers, political commentators and protesters. The Dimagi Naxal Party appears to be following a similar route: take a political phrase, turn it into a satirical party name, build an online identity and connect it with personalities already active in anti-government or protest politics.
The CJP itself became closely associated with the protests in Delhi over alleged examination irregularities and the demand for political accountability. The group’s Jantar Mantar mobilisation brought together social-media personalities and activists, while its digital campaign expanded rapidly. The Indian Express reported that Dahiya was brought into the CJP team through his connection with Dhruv Rathee, while Dipke already knew other members of the core group.
The AAP connection behind CJP
A closer look underlines the direct connection between AAP and CJP. The party was launched by Abhijeet Dipke, an active political operator who served directly within the Aam Aadmi Party‘s social media core. In a past social media post, Dipke claimed, “The cockroaches have awakened!” portraying the movement as a spontaneous youth uprising. However, this raises serious concerns, as opposition networks have repeatedly tried to ignite Gen-Z-led street protests in India targeting the central government, mimicking political upheavals seen in neighboring nations. CJP’s website claims to represent “a political party for the people the system forgot to count” and calls itself the “voice of the lazy and unemployed,” declaring, “They tried to step on us. We came back.”
At first glance, the Cockroach Janta Party might look like just another meme page born out of social media outrage. But examining its founder’s political affiliations and manifesto reveals that the satire serves as a calculated vehicle for anti-BJP and anti-institutional narratives. The party capitalised on the CJI’s court remarks where he mentioned “jobless” youth entering professions like law or activism as “parasites.” The CJP platform welcomed anyone who was “lazy,” “chronically online,” and ready to “rant professionally.”
However, its actual manifesto lays bare its political agenda: demanding that no retired CJI be given a Rajya Sabha seat, calling for the arrest of the Chief Election Commissioner under UAPA if any legitimate vote is deleted, and attacking the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
The manifesto also demands 50% reservation for women in Parliament without expanding seat counts, a direct challenge to the planned delimitation exercise, and calls for cancelling the broadcast licenses of major media houses while investigating “Godi media” anchors. Beneath the comedic surface, the entire setup systematically advances opposition talking points targeting the judiciary, Election Commission, media, and corporate sector.
Abhijeet Dipke is far from an independent or neutral web user who stumbled into politics. Reports from the 2020 Delhi Assembly elections explicitly identified the Pune native as a key strategist behind AAP’s social media overhaul, working directly under AAP IT media head Ankit Lal.
He specialised in simplifying political propaganda for first-time voters using memes, pop-culture clips, and parody videos to promote “Brand Kejriwal” while attacking opponents. Reports from AAP’s election war room confirmed that Dipke was in charge of national social media coordination, managing trending hashtags like #DelhiWithKejriwal and monitoring rival handles.
Despite Dipke claiming on news channels that his association with AAP was limited strictly to 2020-2023, digital evidence proves otherwise. Resurfaced posts from 2018 show key AAP social media member Aarti Chadha tagging Dipke’s old handle (@aaptimist_) and praising him as a dedicated youth worker representing “an Arvind Kejriwal in all supporters.”
Furthermore, as far back as June 2017, AAP member Hasan Safin publicly promoted Dipke as the “AAP Maharashtra SM in-charge.” These clear records completely debunk his claims of being an independent youth icon, proving that both CJP and the newly created Dimagi Naxal Party function as coordinated extensions of AAP’s political network.
The overlap between the two online outfits is striking. The anonymous Dimagi Naxal Party follows CJP’s founder, its leadership, its former spokesperson and several personalities associated with its protest ecosystem. Until the founders of the new page reveal themselves, the strongest available clue about its political orientation remains its own digital footprint, and that footprint points unmistakably towards the same ecosystem that helped turn the Cockroach Janta Party from a viral joke into a political pressure group.
