‘PM Modi, You Lose Votes of Entire Family When Student Is Lathi-Charged’, Says CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke (Video)
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke criticised police action during student protests in Delhi, saying, 'PM Modi, you lose the votes of an entire family when a student is lathi-charged.' He also said, 'An incompetent and failed minister is not more important than crores of students.' The remarks came amid a continuing dispute between the CJP and the Centre over protest demands and talks.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Thursday, July 23, criticised the police action during the ongoing student protests in Delhi, alleging that the use of force against demonstrators would impact public support for the government. His remarks came amid a continuing standoff between the CJP and the Centre over talks related to the protesters' demands.
Addressing the issue, Dipke said, "An incompetent and failed minister is not more important than crores of students. PM Modi, you lose the votes of an entire family when a student is lathi-charged." The statement came after clashes during the CJP's protest activities in the national capital, where police and protesters gave different accounts of the events. CJP Calls for Nationwide Peaceful Protests on July 24, Shares SOPs and Campaign Material.
Abhijeet Dipke Says PM Modi Will Lose Family Votes Over Student Lathi-Charge
VIDEO | Delhi: "An incompetent and failed minister is not more important than crores of students. PM Modi, you lose the votes of an entire family when a student is lathi-charged”, says CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke. pic.twitter.com/mvcpEttjkU
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CJP Raises Concerns Over Police Action
The CJP has alleged that students and protesters faced excessive force during demonstrations, while authorities have maintained that police action followed incidents of violence and disruption during the protests.
Dipke's comments followed criticism from members of the protest group over the treatment of demonstrators. His mother also spoke against the police action, describing it as painful to see students being beaten during the agitation. Delhi Protests: CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke’s Mother Anita Dipke Condemns Police Action on Student.
The CJP has been demanding accountability over alleged examination irregularities and has called for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The Centre has maintained that it is open to discussions with protesters and has urged them to engage in dialogue. According to reports, the government has conveyed that talks with protesters can take place at a suitable time and location. The Centre has said that it remains willing to address concerns through discussion while rejecting demands it considers preconditions for negotiations.
The government has also maintained that student concerns should not be politicised and should be addressed through appropriate channels.
The CJP-led movement began over allegations related to examination irregularities and has since expanded into broader demands concerning accountability and reforms in the education system. The organisation has continued mobilising supporters, with protests taking place in Delhi and other parts of the country.
The ongoing dispute between the protesters and the government remains focused on the conditions for dialogue, accountability measures and the handling of demonstrations.
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