{
  "id": 9511501,
  "title": "'What if...': CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke's new post amid ECI-Gyanesh Kumar row",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/what-if-cjp-founder-abhijeet-dipkes-new-post-amid-eci-gyanesh-kumar",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T07:13:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/what-if-all-gyanesh-haters-unite-abhijeet-dipke-new-post-election-commission-eci-report-row-cec-sir-cjp-cockroach-101790232637633.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has ignited a new controversy by questioning the Election Commission of India's (ECI) actions in response to the recent row over alleged differences within the body. Dipke's latest social media post, echoing a phrase he used earlier in May, asks, \"What if all Gyanesh haters unite?\" This comes after the CJP dropped its scheduled programmes to hold a press conference in Delhi, demanding that the ECI address the controversy.\n\nThe tension arose after an Indian Express report revealed that ECI commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had formally objected 14 times to decisions and orders issued without their knowledge. The issues raised included electoral-roll management, such as voter registration, deletion, changes to Form 6, and the functioning of the Commission's voter database. Opposition leaders demanded action against Gyanesh Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner.\n\nIn response, the ECI dismissed the notion of an institutional rupture, stating that written notes, observations, technical suggestions, and internal checks and balances are standard practices within a multi-member constitutional body. They emphasized that all actions taken by the ECI are in accordance with the law and that official orders, decisions, and administrative directions carry full legal sanction. Additionally, they explained that queries and inputs raised by members during the drafting stage are part of standard administrative procedures aimed at ensuring transparency, legal compliance, and operational rigor.\n\nThe CJP's move coincides with Opposition parties exploring a joint response to the controversy. Google Trends data indicates a surge in searches for 'election commission' following the ECI row, with the highest interest in Dadra and Nagar Haveli, followed by Delhi, Rajasthan, Chandigarh, and Bihar.",
  "summary": "Abhijeet Dipke had previously used a similar phrase, “What if all cockroaches come together?”, following comments by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant.",
  "key_points": [
    "Abhijeet Dipke, CJP founder, questions ECI's actions in response to internal row.",
    "ECI commissioners objected 14 times to decisions without their knowledge.",
    "Opposition parties consider joint response to ECI controversy."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}