Where is Abhijeet Dipke? NCP-SCP Questions Police Detention at Delhi Airport
NCP-SCP spokesperson Anish Gawande raises concerns after activist Abhijeet Dipke was allegedly picked up by police from a flight at Delhi Airport.
Questions are mounting over the current location of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activist Abhijeet Dipke after he was allegedly intercepted by police personnel upon his arrival at Delhi Airport. NCP-SCP spokesperson Anish Gawande expressed deep concern on Saturday, stating that the party remains in the dark regarding whether Dipke has been removed from the airport premises or is being held within the facility.
Chaos on the Flight
The incident unfolded as a flight from Mumbai landed in the national capital. Speaking to reporters at the airport, Gawande revealed that he was traveling on the same aircraft as the activists. According to the spokesperson, the scene was one of sudden disruption.
"We were all on the same flight. The three of them were sitting right in front of me," Gawande said, referring to Dipke and two other CJP leaders. He described a scene where police officers entered the aircraft, causing inconvenience to all passengers on board before specifically picking up Dipke.
The uncertainty surrounding the activist's status grew after Dipke himself posted a video on Instagram. In the footage, the activist alleged that he and his associates were being detained by police personnel as they attempted to disembark from the plane.
Protests and Political Tension
The detention comes at a time of heightened political friction. The CJP had organized a protest for Saturday, aimed at demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The activists are also voicing strong opposition to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
This demonstration is part of a broader confrontation between the Opposition and the Election Commission of India (ECI). The core of the dispute involves serious allegations of "vote chori" (vote theft) and concerns regarding the integrity of the electoral roll revision process.
Calls for Restraint from Delhi Police
As more young supporters began making their way toward Jantar Mantar to join the planned demonstration, Gawande issued a plea for calm and professional conduct from the authorities. He noted that the Delhi Police had already begun detaining activists, citing a lack of official permission for the protest.
Gawande emphasized the need for the police to respect the rights of the demonstrators, stating:
"We hope that the Police will not use excessive violence or force. We hope that the Police will treat young people of this country as equal citizens, rather than criminals who deserve to be punished."
While the full scope of the CJP's planned activities is expected to be revealed shortly, the immediate focus remains on the whereabouts of Abhijeet Dipke and the escalating tension between protesters and law enforcement in the capital.