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India Blocks Cockroach Janta Party’s X, Rights Groups Protest

6/6/2026

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India blocked the Cockroach Janta Party’s X account in May 2026 under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
Section 69A allows blocking for sovereignty, defence, security, public order or offence prevention, and the order remains confidential under the 2009 IT Rules.
The Internet Freedom Foundation said the party’s website and other accounts were restricted, prompting digital-rights groups to demand transparency, public disclosure of legal requests and stronger appeal safeguards.

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India blocked the Cockroach Janta Party’s X account in May 2026 under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
Section 69A allows blocking for sovereignty, defence, security, public order or offence prevention, and the order remains confidential under the 2009 IT Rules.
The Internet Freedom Foundation said the party’s website and other accounts were restricted, prompting digital-rights groups to demand transparency, public disclosure of legal requests and stronger appeal safeguards.