'Cockroach' youth party leader Dipke takes on New Delhi
INDIAN activist Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the online “cockroach” movement, has emerged as the face of dissent in the country, challenging the powerful Election Commission months after forcing a major government climbdown.
Indian activist Abhijeet Dipke, a 31-year-old founder of the cockroach movement, has become a symbol of dissent in the country. Dipke, who shot into the national spotlight in May after a viral social media post, faces detention as he prepares to lead a rally in New Delhi. His satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has tens of millions of online followers and is demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in response to alleged misconduct in a voter roll revision.
Two other prominent CJP leaders were detained before they could board a flight to Delhi. Dipke, previously a communications strategist for the opposition Aam Aadmi Party, has stated that the movement will not become a traditional political party and that the government's actions are indicative of fear.
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- Delhi Police releases video of informing Dipke about his grandmother's death, refutes CJP's allegation thehindu.com
- 'Cops wanted to torment my parents at 3.30 am': Dipke's rebuttal to Delhi Police's clip timesofindia.indiatimes.com
- How to plan for a protest: The Delhi police had other options indianexpress.com
