Abhijit Dipke Urges Supporters to Celebrate Festivals with Family and Reject Hatred
Abhijit Dipke calls on supporters to spend time with family during festivals and to combat hatred in a recent video message.
New Delhi, October 20 (Daily Kiran) : Abhijit Dipke, founder of the Cockroach People’s Party (CJP), has appealed to his supporters to spend the upcoming festivals with their families and to foster an environment free from hatred. In a video message released on Tuesday, he acknowledged the hardships faced by supporters and their families in recent months.
Dipke expressed his gratitude for having such dedicated and honest individuals alongside him, fighting for their beliefs and what is right. He recognized the struggles endured by his supporters, stating, “I know the conditions you have faced in these months, and our families have also suffered significantly.”
He urged all supporters to take time for their families, emphasizing that their loved ones are likely worried about them. “This movement is against hatred,” he said, cautioning supporters not to let negative sentiments take root among them. “We are fighting against hatred, which should not enter our hearts.”
This message comes as CJP leaders Saurabh Das and Ashutosh Ranka have been sent to judicial custody for an additional two days. The two were arrested by Delhi police on October 13 for allegedly entering Jantar Mantar illegally and violating bond conditions. A Delhi court has extended their custody, prompting a petition for their release to be filed in the Delhi High Court.
Dipke praised Das and Ranka’s contributions to the movement, describing them as its backbone. He reassured supporters not to be disheartened by their arrests, stating, “We will not back down. If Ashu and Saurabh are in jail, we will not be afraid. We are fighting for what is right.”
Referring to Mahatma Gandhi, he compared their imprisonment to satyagraha, noting that Gandhi also went to jail with a smile. He encouraged supporters to remember Das and Ranka during the festivals, as they will not be able to celebrate with their families.
Dipke also dismissed comparisons of their movement to those in Nepal and Bangladesh, asserting that their campaign is rooted in non-violence and Gandhian principles. He rejected suggestions that the Chief Justice had retreated, affirming, “We are not afraid. No one can intimidate us.”
