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The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), which came into prominence after protests against the NEET paper leak, is now in the headlines due to a controversy within its own organization. Two party workers began a protest outside the home of party founder Abhijeet Dipke in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra. The protesting workers allege that favoritism and nepotism are being practiced in the formation of the organization’s core committee, and that volunteers and coordinators who were active for a long time during the Jantar Mantar student movement are being excluded from the decision-making process.

Workers were ignored

They say that the movement was not about one person but about the youth of the entire country, and therefore, organizational decisions should be made democratically and transparently. The protesting activists say they played an active role during the Jantar Mantar student protest and were part of the movement for several days. They allege that only a select few were invited to the recent core committee meeting, while many activists and coordinators who played a key role in the movement were ignored.

According to the protesters, hundreds of people were involved in the Jantar Mantar movement as coordinators, but they were not included in the organization’s meetings and decision-making processes. They say that the neglect of the grassroots workers who made the movement successful is causing discontent within the organization.

Responsibilities to close people

Speaking to the media, Manish Brahmbhatt, a CJP activist who was protesting, said, “A group has been formed, and everyone agrees that if things proceed democratically, it will be good for the country. We didn’t need to make this statement in front of you, and we feel bad about it. But unless we raise our voices, we won’t be heard. We realized this around 1:00 a.m. last night, and that’s when we had to take this step. Starting today, we’re abstaining from food and water until all decisions are made transparently, through a democratic team. Until then, we can’t call this movement a true movement for the country.”

They allege that those who endured lathicharge during the movement and remained on the ground for long periods are being sidelined and given responsibilities only to close associates. The activists have warned that their sit-in and fast will continue until transparency is brought to the organization, all dedicated volunteers are given proper representation, and decisions are made democratically.