Pinarayi Vijayan, the former Chief Minister of Kerala, criticized the Indian government for blocking the X account of the 'Cockroach Janata Party' (CJP), a satirical youth protest movement that emerged following Chief Justice of India Surya Kant's comment on fake law degrees. Vijayan condemned the action as indicative of the government's intolerance towards democratic protests, suggesting it reflects a broader dissatisfaction among the youth regarding issues like unemployment and inequality. He stated that the CJP's rapid growth in popularity poses a threat to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), as it resonates more with the public than the government's official messaging. Vijayan urged supporters of democracy to protest against the government's suppression of this movement, asserting that attempts to stifle youth voices contradict the principles of democratic India. He highlighted the importance of protecting constitutional rights to freedom of expression and association, framing the blocking of the CJP's account as a misuse of legal authority to silence dissent.