‘Check PM CARES fund too’: CJP's jibe at RTI activist questioning founder Dipke's foreign education expenses

The CJP, a prominent Indian political party, has responded to an RTI activist questioning the founder Abhijeet Dipke's foreign education expenses. The activist's inquiry triggered a reaction from the CJP, who suggested that RTI activists should also look into the finances of the PM CARES Fund.

Vaishnavi Gaur, a spokesperson for the CJP, made the comments on the social media platform X, urging RTI activists to be more comprehensive in their information-seeking. The PM CARES Fund is a public charitable trust that provides relief during emergencies, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, through voluntary donations. It is not a government authority and does not receive funding from the state budget.

Abhijeet Dipke himself has clarified how he financed his foreign education, stating that he received a scholarship from Boston University and borrowed an education loan for the remainder. His scholarship covered $37,500 over three semesters, while the loan remains to be repaid.

The controversy surrounding Dipke's education expenses underscores the need for transparency in funding educational endeavors and raises questions about the backgrounds of political figures and activists.