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The Cockroach Janta Party X account blocked story became a free-speech flashpoint in May 2026 when @cockroachjantaparty was withheld in India under IT Act Section 69A.

What Is a Withheld Account?
X displays ” withheld in India” when the government requests removal under Section 69A. Indian users cannot view the profile; international users often still can.
Why CJP Was Targeted
The Wire and Indian Express reported the block followed CJP’s explosive growth and satirical content about judiciary and government. Dipke publicly opposed the restriction.
Backup Accounts
Supporters migrated to @Cockroachisback and other mirrors. See our @Cockroachisback guide and backup accounts list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why was CJP X account blocked?
The @cockroachjantaparty account was withheld in India under Section 69A of the IT Act, per media reports in May 2026.
Can Indians still follow CJP on X?
The primary account is withheld; backup accounts like @Cockroachisback appeared for supporters.
Is withholding the same as a ban?
Withholding hides the account from Indian IP addresses; it is a government content restriction, not a full platform deletion.
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