Congress to Fund CJP and Anti-Modi Protests, Says BK Hariprasad
KPCC President BK Hariprasad says Congress will fund CJP and other agitations against PM Modi to protect the Constitution and democracy.
In a bold political move, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President BK Hariprasad has announced that Congress members will provide financial support to the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and other movements spearheading protests against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Speaking in Dharwad, Karnataka, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, Hariprasad framed the decision as a matter of democratic principle. He asserted that supporting those who fight to protect the Constitution and democracy is a fundamental right of every party member.
"It is our right. Every Congressman will, whatever the contribution we have to make to CJP or any other agitation against PM Modi and who wants to protect the Constitution and democracy, we will fund them," Hariprasad stated.
A Battle of Allegations
This announcement comes amidst a heated exchange between the Congress and the Union government. Just a day prior, Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy had alleged that the Karnataka state government was actively funding CJP-led protests in Delhi. Kumaraswamy further claimed that officials within the Home Ministry had noted similarities between the operations of the Congress party and the CJP.
However, the Karnataka government has attempted to distance its official machinery from these activities. Minister Satish Jarkiholi refuted the claims of official state funding, maintaining that the protesters are self-funded and that no government treasury is being used for the demonstrations.
Who is the Cockroach Janata Party?
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) is a non-registered political movement established on May 16, 2026, by Abhijeet Dipke. The group has emerged as a vocal critic of the government, specifically focusing its ire on the revision of electoral rolls.
The CJP's activism has recently led to clashes with law enforcement. On October 14, 2026, several leaders of the movement were detained by police at Jantar Mantar for violating bans on protests. The group is currently demanding the immediate resignation of Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that voters are being disenfranchised.
Upcoming Demonstrations in Delhi
The political friction is expected to escalate as the INDIA bloc prepares for further action. The Karnataka unit of the alliance, also under the leadership of BK Hariprasad, has established a state-level coordination committee to oppose the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
As part of this coordinated effort, the alliance plans to join the demonstrations in New Delhi on November 1, signaling a larger united front against the current administration's electoral policies.