Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has said he doesn’t like Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent and would never appear on the show. Explaining his stance during a recent interview, Dipke called the comedian “privileged,” sparking a debate on social media, with many users questioning his own background.
Appearing on Unfiltered by Samdish, Dipke was discussing his favourite stand-up comedians when he was asked whether he would consider participating in India’s Got Latent.
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He replied in Hindi, “I will not go to India’s Got Latent. I don’t like it. Because the thinking that ‘Why should we fight. We should take the easy route and get out’. You will be able to get out because you are privileged.”
His comments quickly gained traction online, with reactions pouring in from social media users. While some agreed with his criticism, others questioned his remarks, pointing out that Dipke himself had pursued a Master’s degree in Public Relations at Boston University in the United States.
One user wrote, “US mei reh ke padhai karne wala oppressed (Someone who studied in the US is calling themselves oppressed).”
Another commented, “Priviliged?? This guy studied in Boston so stop giving us this eveyone is a priviliged non sense.”
A third asked, “Wasn’t he in USA? Is he not privileged.” Another user wrote, “Is he not provileged, living in foreign land a good life and acting here as bechara, nautanki sala, yaha ke baccho ko bahkane chala aya (He’s pretending to be a poor, helpless guy. What a drama. Now he’s come here to mislead the youth).”
All about the controversy
India’s Got Latent first landed in controversy after YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia made a remark to a contestant during one of the show’s episodes. He asked, “Would you rather watch your parents have sex for the rest of your life, or would you join in once and stop it forever?” The comment triggered widespread outrage, with many calling it offensive and inappropriate.
Addressing the fallout in his stand-up special Still Alive, Samay Raina spoke about the controversy surrounding himself and Ranveer Allahbadia, as well as the multiple FIRs filed in connection with the incident. He also recalled a Mumbai police officer asking him to apologise in the aftermath of the row.
Following the controversy, Samay removed all episodes of India’s Got Latent Season 1 from public platforms. The show returned with its second season on June 20, 2026, releasing simultaneously on YouTube and Netflix.
The premiere episode featured Alpha stars Alia Bhatt and Sharvari as guests and went on to garner over 45 million views on YouTube while also topping Netflix’s streaming charts for more than a week.
About CJP
Founded in May 2026 by political strategist Abhijeet Dipke, the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) began as a satirical political movement after remarks by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant comparing unemployed youth and activists to “cockroaches” sparked widespread debate. Since then, the youth-led collective has focused on issues including unemployment, examination irregularities and accountability in public institutions.
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
