Amid the ongoing chaos at Jantar Mantar, Delhi, a viral screenshot from the local Pune CJP group is making rounds on social media, in which the CJP members could be seen allegedly discussing derogatory tactics to apply pressure on the Central Government to respond to the protest.
The CJP 'student' protesters were seen discussing the events of the probable deaths of protesters that would put pressure on the government. In some of the conversations, they could also be seen allegedly instigating the protesters to sacrifice their lives at the protest site. These screenshots are from the 'Chalo Sansad' WhatsApp group, whose earlier name was
'CJP Protest Group' from Pune.
"Bhai agar kisi ki maut hoti hai to usme sarkar pe jyada pressure ayega. (Bro, if someone dies during the protest, that is going to create a huge pressure on the Centre)," The leaked chats read. The chats were posted by BJP Social Media Co-Convenor Nikhil Bhamre.
In another set of chats obtained by NewsBharati exclusively on the condition of anonymity, one of the users could be seen indicating that at least those who'll die in the protest will be remembered by their families and that their death would be 'celebrated'.
"Dekho yarr jo jaan dene tak ko taiyyar wo ye sunlo ke Kam se kam tumhara ehsan to rahega aane wali pidiyon par aane wale bacho par wo sunenge ke mera bhai us protest me mara gaya us ladai me mara gaya yaad kiye jaoge bahut achha lag raha hain ye dekh kar oe jaan tak dene ko tauyyar hain bhai log (Look brother, those who are ready to even give their lives, listen to this: at the very least, you'll be remembered, your sacrifice will be there for the coming generations, for the children yet to come. They will hear that 'my brother died in that protest, he died fighting in that battle.' You will be remembered. It feels really good to see this, that our brothers are ready to give even their lives," the chat screenshot read.
The timestamp of the chat is around 9:44 am, the time during which thousands of CJP protesters illegally gathered at the Jantar Mantar protest in Delhi. The police on Sunday, July 19, had denied them permission and banned large gatherings. They also warned that any person violating the prohibitory orders could face action. Despite this, the 'student' protesters illegally gathered at the site, following which the police had to resort to a lathi-charge. Several of the protesters were also detained.
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Amid this, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke also
accused the Delhi Police of planning to orchestrate alleged stone pelting at Jantar Mantar, Delhi, and blame it on the 'peaceful' CJP protesters. He shared two videos of trucks filled with stones and claimed that the police were trying to trap the CJP protesters by orchestrating stone-pelting on the peaceful CJP protesters.
"A truck loaded with stones has been parked at Jantar Mantar. What are the police authorities up to? Are they orchestrating stone-pelting on the peaceful CJP protesters?" he said, posting two videos on social media. "We have received input that the authorities are planning something heinous where they will allow goons to disrupt the protest and then blame it on the peaceful CJP protesters," he accused the police of playing victim to the legal actions.
This comes days after the Delhi Police
removed 'activist' Sonam Wangchuk from Delhi's Jantar Mantar protest site and asked the other 'student protesters' to vacate the site. Following this, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke began shedding tears. In an attempt to gain sympathy, he also accused the Delhi Police of mishandling Wangchuk, who has been on hunger strike for the past 20 days against the alleged NEET paper leak.
"He (Sonam Wangchuk) didn’t want to go to the hospital. He wanted to do the Parliament march. But what these police people have done- he was not a criminal. The way they took him away, hidden under sheets- if you were so concerned about his health, you should have taken him with respect." He adds, "...In every state, in every district, set up a Jantar Mantar! And protest there just like the way it has been going on here for a month," Dipke claimed, showing zero concern for the deteriorating health of Sonam Wangchuk.
He also alleged that the police acted like goons and dragged Sonam Wangchuk, hurling abuses at him. He also accused the 'RSS goons' who took away Sonam Wangchuk under the guise of the police. Further, he added that earlier protests were held only to demand the resignation of Minister Dharmendra Pradhan; now, CJP will protest to demand PM Narendra Modi's resignation. "Until now, we were demanding Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, but after this despicable act, we will now demand the resignation of Narendra Modi," he said.
It is important to note that on 12th June, after the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protests that
happened in the city of Pune, Maharashtra, several chats from the same WhatsApp group, whose name then was 'CJP Protest Group,' showcased how the participants, 'concerned about education,' celebrated the event by consuming alcohol. They could also be seen discussing an anti-Hindu agenda in the group.
Interestingly, 30 leftist organizations from several parts of Maharashtra had extended support to the CJP protest in Pune. These groups included DYFI, Naujawan Bharat Sabha, AIYF, AISF, CITU, CPIM, Kabir Kala Manch, Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmulan Samiti, Bhima Koregaon Shaurya Din Prerana Abhiyan, and more. A detailed list can be
checked out here.In the current scenario, it is believed that Abhijeet Dipke, who was on a 'hunger strike' after Wangchuk was taken to the hospital, given his deteriorating health, has also given up on the strike.
India’s democratic framework
allows citizens to form associations, movements, and political organisations, as long as they function within the constitutional boundaries of the Republic. The so-called Cockroach Janata Party may present itself as a people’s movement or an anti-establishment campaign, but several aspects of its rhetoric and conduct raise serious constitutional and ethical concerns. Even if the group eventually seeks formal political recognition, its ideology and methods would struggle to align with the spirit and values of the Indian Constitution.