Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), landed in Delhi hours before his scheduled protest against Chief Electoral Officer Gyanesh Kumar, but his arrival was met with an unprecedented security lockdown. Speaking to ANI, Dipke did not mince words about the state’s response. He questioned the logic behind shutting down all railway services and halting metro operations in the national capital. "They have cut off the internet and blocked the roads," Dipke stated, listing the measures with palpable frustration. The protest is a direct response to the recent controversy surrounding the SIR (Student Information Report) system and electoral integrity.
The security posture in Delhi has escalated to levels rarely seen in the capital. Dipke noted that the Army has been brought from Jammu & Kashmir and deployed in Delhi. Additionally, CRPF forces summoned from Naxal-affected areas are now stationed in the city. Dipke framed these military deployments as a direct attack on citizens. "Do Narendra Modi and Amit Shah want to wage war against the people of their own country?" he asked. He specifically targeted the Interior Minister, questioning if CEC Gyanesh Kumar was worth unleashing police and army forces upon the public.
Dipke’s rhetoric shifted from logistical criticism to political analysis. He alleged that the government’s heavy-handed approach is driven by electoral anxiety. "PM Modi is afraid; he fears that the people of this country will not vote for him after this," Dipke claimed. He described a scene of pervasive fear, citing announcements made in residential societies warning residents not to join the protests. Delhi Police are reportedly visiting homes to dissuade participation. Dipke rejected this intimidation, citing Article 19 of the Constitution. "Protesting is our fundamental right," he said, emphasizing their intent to demonstrate in a democratic and peaceful manner.
When pressed on the likelihood of his own arrest upon reaching Delhi airport, Dipke’s tone hardened into defiance. He invited the authorities to invoke the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) or the National Security Act (NSA). "If they want to detain or arrest me, let them go ahead. I am ready for it," he said. He stated that his personal liberty is less important than the broader cause. "It makes no difference to me," Dipke added. He vowed that the movement will continue to fight for free and fair elections, regardless of the legal consequences faced by its leadership. The CJP protest is set to take place in the coming days, with law enforcement on high alert.