On Friday, Shashi Tharoor, the Congress Member of Parliament from Thiruvananthapuram, reiterated his support for the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a satirical political movement that has gained significant traction on social media. Tharoor argued that suppressing such movements in a democracy is 'foolish' and warned that ignoring the frustrations of the youth could have disastrous consequences. He emphasized that democracy thrives on allowing public sentiment to be expressed, stating, 'Letting these be aired on a satirical site IS in the national interest.'

Using a pressure cooker analogy, Tharoor likened the movement to a safety valve, suggesting that it helps release societal pressure and prevent chaos. He called for the suspension of the CJP's activities on social media to be lifted, asserting that satire is preferable to anarchy or revolution. Tharoor also clarified that his remarks were not intended as support for the Congress party, but rather as a call for the opposition to engage with the genuine frustrations expressed by India's youth. The CJP, founded by Abhijeet Dipke, has quickly become one of India's largest online satire movements, representing the voice of the unemployed and disillusioned youth.