CJP founder Dipke alleges offer and threat from BJP

He has no right to blurt out whatever he thinks: BJP Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule

Alleging threats from BJP, Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijit Dipke on Thursday said he was pressured to either join the saffron party or risk being shot dead.

“I have received many offers from them (BJP). But I will not join the BJP. If I had wanted to join the BJP, I would have gone earlier,” Dipke told reporters in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, where he returned home on Wednesday.

Underlining he was threatened that he would be harmed, Dipke said, “I received threats saying that it would be better if I join the BJP, otherwise call off the protest. Otherwise, we will beat you up and shoot you. This is the BJP’s language of love. This is the very language of love of the Sangh and the BJP — either you come, or we will do something to you,” he said.

Dipke said even his family was threatened. “This is their love. They said we will also deal with your mother and father. We will visit your home and take care of it.”

The CJP founder said, “I told them what are you going to do to me? You are threatening a 30-year-old youth — I am of the age of Narendra Modi’s grandson. I might be of the age of Amit Shah’s grandson. You threaten boys of your grandson’s age; you should be ashamed of yourselves. I mean, what are you doing?”

Dipke however did not name as to who issued the threat.

“Whether it is Narendra Modi, Dharmendra Pradhan or Devendra Fadnavis, they are not concerned with the paper leak or the education system. What matters for them is only elections and not the future of students.”

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Dipke said Fadnavis must have already started preparing himself for the 2029 elections. “And therefore he is not bothered by TET or MPSC paper leak,” he said.

Speaking about the use of pellet guns which injured a few protesting students at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, Dipke demanded that Union Home Minister Amit Shah should resign. “If pellets guns were used, who is responsible for it? Amit Shah, the Home Minister should resign,” he said.

Stating democracy was in danger, Dipke said, “Saving democracy is not merely an Opposition issue now. The people of the country will have to come together to save it. There is a question mark even on the judiciary. We have all seen how the ED and CBI were used to break parties like Shiv Sena and NCP. The big institutions in the country had a duty to keep democracy alive and not create the dictatorship of a single man. They let it happen. To stop this, not only the Opposition, but even the people will have to come together,” he added.

Dipke said, “Another issue is coming up. It is being said that funding is coming from outside to the Cockroach Janata Party. But how was this possible while Amit Shah is in charge? Then this is Amit Shah’s failure. If funding is coming to us from outside, then it is the Home Minister’s failure.

“Then what kind of a Chanakya are you? If funding is coming from outside and things are being operated from outside, then you should resign. On July 20, students’ blood was shed through the Delhi Police. That is not possible without Amit Shah’s orders,” Abhijeet Dipke alleged.

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Dipke also criticised the new interim Education Minister Pralhad Joshi. “I saw his clip. He said something in support of welcoming the rapists of Bilkis Bano. The country’s Education Minister welcomes rapists and praises them. This means they have removed Pradhan and seated another bizarre person in his place.

“What message are you giving to the country? An Education Minister who welcomes rapists and supports them — what on earth are these people going to do? Their party is filled with thugs. Who was Kuldeep Sengar? In their government, Ram Rahim comes out on parole. This is a government that supports thugs,” Dipke said.

Reacting to Dipke’s statements, BJP spokesperson Keshav Upadhye rejected his allegations. “It is completely false that he was threatened to join the BJP. He conducted a protest, which he did from his perspective. The protest got a face. This does not mean anyone gets the right to blurt out whatever they want. When someone leads a protest, their responsibility increases accordingly.”

Upadhaye added, “No one has to be threatened to join the BJP. No such things have to be done. Furthermore, it is not even true that someone from the BJP gave an offer. Even if someone said so, they should have clarified it properly. But if he is criticising the BJP by taking advantage of getting a face, publicity, and fame, the public will not accept that either.”

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BJP Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said, “If any of the karyakartas of BJP has threatened Dipke, we will take action against him. Dipke should either reveal his name or not indulge in defaming the BJP.”

 

Manoj Dattatrye More is a Senior Editor at The Indian Express, having been with the publication since 1992. Based in Pune, he is a veteran journalist with a 33-year career that spans editorial desk work, investigative reporting, and political analysis. Professional Legacy Experience: He spent his first 16 years on the editorial desk before moving into active field reporting. He has written over 20,000 stories, including more than 10,000 bylined articles. Impact Journalism: He is widely respected for "campaign-style" reporting that leads to tangible social change. Road Safety: His decade-long campaign regarding the dangerous state of the Pune-Mumbai highway in Khadki resulted in a ₹23 crore reconstruction project in 2006, which dramatically reduced fatalities. Environmental Protection: His reports against tree cutting on the Pune-Mumbai and Pune-Nashik highways saved approximately 2,000 trees. Anti-Corruption: During the COVID-19 pandemic, he exposed a scam where doctors were being asked to pay bribes for government jobs, resulting in them being hired without payment. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) Manoj More's recent work focuses heavily on the shifting political landscape of Maharashtra and civic governance in the Pimpri-Chinchwad area: 1. Political Shifts & Alliances "Ajit Pawar's NCP continues domination in Pune, wins 10 of 17 local bodies" (Dec 21, 2025): A major report on the local self-government election results, detailing the NCP’s stronghold in Baramati, Indapur, and Lonavala. "BJP ropes in 13 ex-corporators, deals major blow to NCP" (Dec 20, 2025): Reporting on a significant political defection in Pimpri-Chinchwad as the BJP gears up for civic polls. "Congress opts for solo BMC run as alliance talks with Sena (UBT) collapse" (Dec 17, 2025): Covering the breakdown of Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) talks for the Mumbai civic elections. "NCP(SP)'s Rahul Kalate, Sena (UBT) leader Sanjog Waghere set to join BJP" (Dec 19, 2025): Detailing high-profile party-hopping ahead of the municipal elections. 2. Civic & Administrative Accountability "PCMC draws ire for issuing tenders worth Rs 250 crore just before poll code" (Dec 17, 2025): An investigative piece on the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation’s last-minute spending spree before election restrictions. "93 killed in 76 accidents in five years: Bypass service roads in Pune remain undeveloped for 18 yrs" (Nov 16, 2025): A critical look at the long-delayed infrastructure projects contributing to fatalities on Pune’s bypass roads. 3. Social & Labor Issues "As state says TCS has laid off 376 employees: FITE flags figures, say nearly 2,500 were forced to quit" (Dec 11, 2025): Investigating conflicting reports regarding IT sector layoffs in Maharashtra. "Maharashtra govt move to 'downgrade' Aadhaar cards" (Nov 30, 2025): Reporting on the state’s decision to require additional documents alongside Aadhaar to combat identity misuse. Signature Beat Manoj More is the definitive voice on Pimpri-Chinchwad, an industrial hub he has covered for three decades. His reporting is characterized by its aggressive stance against local "gondaism" (thuggery) and a relentless focus on civic infrastructure—choked drains, garbage management, and public transport. X (Twitter): @manojmore91982 ... Read More


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