Pakistani Politicians, US Donors Funding CJP: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
Union Minister Jitendra Singh claims CJP activists are funded by Pakistani politicians and US donors, sparking a fierce political row.
In a high-voltage political escalation, Union Minister Jitendra Singh has leveled serious allegations against the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), claiming that its activists are being bankrolled by anti-India elements both domestically and internationally. Speaking to the media in Bengaluru, the Union Minister asserted that there is substantial evidence to prove that the movement is being fueled by unauthorized financial channels.
Allegations of 'Deep State' Interference
Minister Jitendra Singh did not mince words while targeting the funding sources of the CJP. He alleged that a narrative is being systematically manufactured by foreign-funded NGOs, "deep state" operatives, and forces hostile to India's interests.
Specifically, Singh pointed toward individuals associated with the campaign, stating, "There is enough evidence to show that they are being funded by unauthorised sources, by anti-India NGOs, and anti-India organisations within and outside the country."
The Minister further named specific figures, alleging that Abhijeet Dipke has been receiving funds from donors based in the USA, while Ashutosh Ranka is being paid by politicians from Pakistan.
Karnataka Minister Hits Back: 'Where is the Evidence?'
The allegations have triggered a fierce rebuttal from the opposition. Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), questioning the validity of the claims regarding foreign funding. Kharge took the opportunity to question the efficiency of India's top security and intelligence apparatus.
He questioned why Union Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and premier intelligence agencies like the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) were making such claims without producing a single piece of documentary evidence.
"If the BJP, including the Home Minister, is saying that Congress is being funded by foreign agencies and they're not able to produce a shred of paper or a shred of evidence, this shows the competence level of Amit Shah, EAM Jaishankar and RAW," Kharge remarked during a press conference.
The Challenge for an Open Debate
Backing a challenge previously issued by Rahul Gandhi, Priyank Kharge dared Prime Minister Narendra Modi to engage in an open, face-to-face debate on the issue of foreign funding. In a bold suggestion, Kharge proposed that the debate should cover funding allegations involving the Congress, the BJP, and the RSS, with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat serving as the moderator.
This follows a recent move by Rahul Gandhi, who took to X (formerly Twitter) to launch a poll asking young Indians if they wanted to see the Prime Minister and himself engage in a direct discussion. Gandhi also tagged several high-profile leaders, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and UP CM Yogi Adityanath, urging them to persuade the Prime Minister to accept the challenge.
CPI Accuses Government of Discrediting Protests
Adding to the criticism, Communist Party of India (CPI) MP P Sandosh Kumar accused the ruling government of using "foreign interference" as a convenient shield to avoid accountability. Kumar argued that the BJP has made foreign funding allegations a standard operating procedure to delegitimize any public agitation or protest within the country.
According to Kumar, whenever a public protest erupts, the government's primary agenda shifts toward claiming external funding rather than addressing the grievances of the citizens.