Social media users mocked Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das after clips showed him urging Tamils to join a Bengaluru student protest that actually convened in Amritsar, fact-checkers noted Friday.
Das’s party satirizes establishment politics, but the geographic gaffe became ammunition for rivals claiming performative activism.
Event permits filed with Punjab police listed Amritsar venues, contradicting Das’s onstage references to Karnataka grievances.
Student organizers distanced themselves, saying attendance was modest and largely local despite nationwide solidarity hashtags.
Fact-checkers highlighted how comedy personas can blur into misinformation when viewers repost clips without the satirical frame.
Das later joked about the mix-up on podcasts, though critics demanded clearer labeling during livestreams reaching millions.
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Sources:
https://indianexpress.com/archive/2026/06/13/page/5/