Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticized the recent ban on the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) account on X, calling it a foolish move that undermines democratic expression. He emphasized the need for outlets that allow youth to voice their frustrations, arguing that suppressing such platforms is detrimental to democracy.

• 01Tharoor described the ban as 'foolish' and detrimental to public sentiment in a democracy.
• 02The CJP, founded by Abhijeet Dipke, gained over 200,000 followers on X and 19 million on Instagram shortly after its launch.
• 03Tharoor compared the suppression of dissent to closing a pressure cooker valve, warning that it could lead to chaos.
• 04He believes that both the government and opposition should address the underlying discontent among youth rather than ignore it.
• 05Tharoor's posts on X reflect a growing concern for democratic outlets for satire and dissent.

The ban on CJP's account may limit youth engagement and expression on social media, potentially stifling important discussions around public sentiment.