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MP Boy, Mumbai Stage: Who Is Santy Sharma & Why Is He Calling 'Cockroach Janta Party' A Digital Trap?

He began his music journey in 2016 with the release of his track Suni Suni Sadko on his YouTube channel, Santy Sharma Official. Apart from music, Santy Sharma has also gained attention for sharing opinions on controversial online topics. 4 / 8 Santy Sharma On ‘Cockroach Janta Party’? (Instagram/@santy_sharma_official)ADVERTISEMENT5 / 8 While criticising the movement, Santy Sharma clarified that political criticism itself is not wrong in a democracy. Critics, however, argue that it promotes outrage culture, online polarisation and emotionally charged digital activism.

Last Updated: May 25, 2026, 13:59 IST

1 / 8 Indian independent rapper and internet personality Santy Sharma has triggered fresh online debate after criticising the viral ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ (CJP) trend, calling it “internet drama” and warning young users against blindly following social media campaigns without verifying facts. His remarks, shared through a strongly worded Instagram post, quickly spread across platforms including Instagram, X and YouTube, sparking heated reactions over nationalism, online activism, meme culture and digital propaganda.

2 / 8 Who Is Santy Sharma? Santy Sharma is an Indian independent rapper, singer and digital creator known for releasing music independently and frequently commenting on internet culture, social issues and viral controversies. He began his music journey in 2016 with the release of his track Suni Suni Sadko on his YouTube channel, Santy Sharma Official. The song received a positive response from listeners and helped him gain early recognition online. (Pic Credit: @santysharma.com)

3 / 8 In 2017, he released the motivational rap track Udaan, which became one of his most popular songs on YouTube. Over the years, Sharma continued working as a solo artist, releasing several tracks across social media platforms and streaming channels, including songs such as Koshish Meri and The Valentine Song. In 2019, he entered the commercial music space with Peeta Daaru, released under the South Indian music label JK Entertainment. One of his more recent tracks, Black Heart, helped him attract a wider online audience. In 2024, Sharma announced his first solo album titled Reborn, featuring seven songs. Apart from music, Santy Sharma has also gained attention for sharing opinions on controversial online topics. Earlier, he publicly supported rapper Badshah during the controversy surrounding the song Tateeree.

4 / 8 Santy Sharma On ‘Cockroach Janta Party’? In his Instagram statement, Sharma dismissed the CJP trend as more of an online spectacle than a meaningful movement. He argued that many internet users, particularly younger audiences, often support viral campaigns without researching the people or motivations behind them. According to Sharma, the founder of the so-called movement had allegedly shared posts critical of India in the past and had also reportedly been associated with political circles linked to the Aam Aadmi Party. He further stated that genuine nationalism should focus on issues such as development, employment, education, innovation and national unity rather than emotionally driven online campaigns that encourage outrage or protest culture. The rapper also warned against what he described as the increasing influence of meme culture, viral outrage and emotionally charged digital narratives on political discussions among Gen Z users. (Instagram/@santy_sharma_official)

5 / 8 While criticising the movement, Santy Sharma clarified that political criticism itself is not wrong in a democracy. Sharma reportedly stated that no political party, including the BJP, is above criticism. However, he argued that creating instability and encouraging outrage culture through online propaganda would not contribute to India’s growth or progress. According to him, social media algorithms increasingly amplify emotionally driven narratives, often without encouraging constructive public discussion.

6 / 8 In another part of his statement, Santy Sharma expressed concern over what he described as foreign-linked social media narratives connected to the movement. He claimed that several accounts supporting the trend appeared linked to anti-India narratives originating from countries such as Pakistan and Bangladesh. He urged Indians to remain cautious about digital manipulation and propaganda tactics circulating online. Sharma concluded by saying India required “constructive discussions, not chaos driven by viral trends” and appealed to authorities to monitor such activities carefully in the interest of national stability and public peace.

7 / 8 What Is The ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ Trend? The ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ trend began as satirical internet content before evolving into a broader online conversation centred around unemployment, inflation, academic pressure, governance and frustrations among younger citizens. The trend has gained significant traction among Gen Z users through meme pages, short-form content and social media discussions. Supporters of the movement claim it reflects genuine frustration among young Indians over economic and social issues. Critics, however, argue that it promotes outrage culture, online polarisation and emotionally charged digital activism.