Mumbai, June 8: Filmmaker and social activist Ashok Pandit has raised serious questions regarding the movement led by the ‘Cockroach People’s Party.’ He emphasized the need to discern whether the movement is genuinely concerned with justice or if it serves a different political agenda. Pandit believes that political interests are being pursued under the guise of public movements.
In a post on Instagram, Pandit expressed growing skepticism about the intentions of this party. He noted that it is increasingly difficult to overlook their patterns and stated that he is merely raising questions. He referenced the Anna Hazare movement of 2010, which he described as the largest public movement against the system since independence. The entire nation united during that time, igniting hopes for change. A significant group of social reformers, intellectuals, and ordinary citizens rallied under Hazare’s leadership, with Arvind Kejriwal emerging as a prominent figure. However, the situation has since changed.
Pandit accused Kejriwal of exploiting Hazare’s movement for his personal political ambitions. He claimed that the individual heralded as the face of a new India later became embroiled in a liquor smuggling case and even faced imprisonment.
He also addressed issues like the paper leak scandal, calling it highly condemnable and stressing that the future of the youth should not be jeopardized. He insisted that those responsible must be punished. However, he alleged that the Cockroach People’s Party is downplaying real issues due to its political agenda. Pandit further pointed out that many prominent figures in this movement have questionable track records. One notable voice has praised Umar Khalid, while others like Sonam Wangchuk have also come under scrutiny. He remarked that the movement now resembles a reunion of the “tukde-tukde gang” more than a genuine citizen uprising.
Pandit also discussed Kejriwal’s political standing following his defeat in the Delhi elections. He suggested that Kejriwal is seeking new issues to preserve his dwindling political capital. With upcoming elections in Punjab, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh, he aims to capitalize on rising anger. Pandit noted that Kejriwal, along with opposition leaders like Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, and Mamata Banerjee, are attempting to regain political relevance through such movements, as they lack genuine public support.
He warned that protests could suddenly surge nationwide as elections approach. He cited the farmers’ movement as an example, recalling previous instances of foreign celebrities, toolkits, and political theatrics on highways that vanished once the elections concluded. He concluded by stating that while the masks may change, the true face remains the same.
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