Actor Prakash Raj has once again landed in the middle of a political storm after openly supporting the viral satirical campaign called Cockroach Janta Party. Known for his outspoked political views, the actor used social media to criticise the Centre and the BJP while referring to the anger among students and young people following the NEET paper leak controversy.
Viral Campaign Triggers Political Debate
The online campaign, which gained traction across social media platforms through memes and satire-driven posts, quickly became a talking point among users discussing unemployment, student frustration and the NEET examination controversy. Several posts linked the movement to growing public anger against the government.
Prakash Raj amplified the campaign through a series of tweets that soon went viral. In one of his posts, he wrote, “Do not underestimate the power of the youth.” In another, he appeared to target the BJP with the phrase, “Cockroach Janata Party versus Bigots Janata Party.”
The actor also shared a widely circulated image claiming that the ‘Cockroach Janata Party’ Instagram account had amassed millions of followers within days. The post compared the campaign’s online growth with the BJP’s social media following, suggesting that young people across the country were now demanding answers from those in power.
In another tweet, Prakash Raj wrote, “Hope… the youth of my country will now rise… protest and reclaim their rights. More power to all of you.”
NEET Controversy And Youth Anger
The actor’s comments surfaced at a time when protests linked to the alleged NEET paper leak had intensified in several parts of the country. Students and parents have continued to express frustration over the issue, while opposition parties have also mounted attacks on the government.
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Earlier Remarks On PM Modi And ‘Melodi’ Trend
This is not the first occasion on which Prakash Raj has publicly criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP. Recently, he had also mocked the viral ‘Melodi’ trend linked to PM Modi’s interaction with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
After videos of PM Modi gifting sweets to Meloni circulated online, Prakash Raj questioned the optics surrounding the moment and described it as “image politics”. His comments had then sparked strong reactions from BJP supporters on social media.