A satirical social media handle calling itself the ‘Dimagi Naxal Party’ (also referred to as Dimagi Naxal Janta Party or DNJP) has rapidly gained traction on Instagram following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day remarks, amassing over 2 lakh followers within a short span. Whether its followers will increase to millions similar to Cockroach Janata Party, remains to be seen.
The Instagram account @dimaginaxalpartyy, created in August 2026, describes itself as the official page of the group and carries the slogan ‘Think, Research, Resist.’ Its bio lists the founder as ‘A Dimagi Indian’ and the co-founder as ‘56 Inch ka,’ while directing users to the X account ‘@DNJP_India.’
The identity of those operating the accounts has not been publicly disclosed. The page emerged after the Prime Minister’s address from the Red Fort on August 15, during which he stated that armed Naxalism had been pushed out of the forests but warned that ‘dimagi Naxals’ (intellectual Naxals) remained present and needed to be identified and isolated.
The term sparked political debate, with some opposition figures reclaiming it and others criticising it as an attempt to stigmatise dissent. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju later clarified that the remark targeted Maoist sympathisers who reject the Constitution, supporters of separatism, and similar elements, not mainstream opposition leaders.
On Instagram, the account had dozens of posts and followed a limited number of profiles, including comedian Kunal Kamra, YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, actor Prakash Raj, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, and the earlier satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). It positions itself as a movement rather than a formal political party, emphasising critical thinking, questioning authority across the spectrum, and drawing inspiration from figures such as Bhagat Singh.
A related website describes it as founded on August 16, 2026, with the message ‘Dimagi Bano, Bewakoof Nahi’ (Be intelligent, not foolish) and encourages people to reunite around questioning rather than party lines.
Related developments on Monday included a brief period of unavailability for the Instagram page. Operators claimed it faced cyberattacks or suspension attempts and posted that they were ‘back,’ while announcing an upcoming campaign titled ‘Dimag Ki Batti Jalaao.’
The linked X account continued activity, posting about resilience against labels of anti-nationalism and reinforcing the call to use intellect. The phenomenon follows the earlier rise of the Cockroach Janta Party, another internet-born satirical initiative that gained attention over youth and examination-related issues. As of the latest updates, the Dimagi Naxal Party accounts remain active on social media, framing their presence as a response that turns a political phrase into a platform for encouraging research and resistance to unexamined narratives. The operators have not disclosed organisational structure, funding, or formal membership processes beyond online engagement.