Prime Minister Orders Ban on Cockroach People's Party Instagram Account

The government directed Instagram to suspend the account of the Cockroach People's Party (CJP) on 24 July after a formal request. The CJP had been active on the platform, using the handle to share its political content. The party staged a protest over the ban, accusing the government of censorship. Instagram confirmed that the account was removed following a compliance review and that the request came from the Ministry of Home Affairs. The incident underscores the growing scrutiny of political content on social media in India and the government's efforts to enforce its regulations.