Abhijeet Dipke Discloses Internal Dynamics of CJP Movement
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder and convenor Abhijeet Dipke confirmed on Tuesday that jailed co-convenors Ashutosh Ranka and Sourav Das were the true architects behind the movement’s core decisions. In a dramatic video statement released on Dussehra, Dipke stated that despite outward public perceptions, he was merely following their executive directions during public demonstrations.
Arrest at Jantar Mantar and Legal Fallout
The political escalation comes in the wake of the October 13 arrest of Sourav Das and Ashutosh Ranka at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. The two leaders entered judicial custody after allegedly breaching locked gates to hoist the national flag, thereby violating a peace bond signed on October 10. During the demonstration, both leaders openly raised slogans demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The legal crisis has intensified further with the investigation transferred directly to the Crime Branch, involving five stringent sections.
अगर किसी ने इस आंदोलन को आगे बढ़ाया है तो वह आशुतोष रांका और सौरव दास हैं.
Protests Suspended Until Diwali Celebrations
Addressing party supporters, colloquially called ‘Cockroaches’, Dipke urged the cadre to temporarily step back from active agitations. He announced that CJP will conduct no demonstrations or protest gatherings until Diwali, encouraging members to spend the break alongside their families. Dipke explained that both arrested leaders possessed superior decision-making capabilities compared to his own, describing them as brothers whose confinement in Tihar Jail has dealt him an intense emotional blow.
Rejection of Violence and Satyagraha Comparison
Addressing external comparisons drawn between CJP’s agitation and recent international riots in France, Dipke adamantly defended the integrity of his jailed associates. He argued that both leaders rejected chaos, anger, and animosity, consciously choosing a path of non-violence and compassion. Comparing their sacrifice and resilience behind bars to Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of Satyagraha, Dipke maintained that the organisation remains committed to peaceful political dissent despite the high legal stakes.
TL;DR
- CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke named Sourav Das and Ashutosh Ranka as primary decision-makers.
- Das and Ranka were arrested on October 13 at Jantar Mantar.
- The duo breached locked gates and violated an October 10 peace bond.
- Protesters previously demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
- CJP officially suspended all street demonstrations until Diwali.
- Crime Branch has assumed control of the investigation under five sections.
