Abhijeet Dipke launched the Cockroach Janta Party after courtroom remarks, which quickly gained followers. His platform, initially a joke, gained momentum and led to protests demanding a minister's resignation.
The party's social media handles amassed millions of followers in a few days. Dipke, who is Dalit, highlighted his identity and B.R.
Ambedkar's legacy throughout the movement. Memes and social media engagement were key to the party's widespread appeal and impact.
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