AAP takes dig at Congress' dharna outside PM's residence, says Rahul 'undermining' CJP protest
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has criticized the Congress party for staging a protest outside the Prime Minister's residence, labeling it a coordinated effort with the BJP. AAP leaders claim the Congress protest undermines the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement.
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The infighting between opposition parties reflects the complex political dynamics surrounding student protests and government accountability in India.
The Aam Aadmi Party, which has been openly backing the ongoing CJP protest, on Tuesday (July 21, 2026) took a dig at the Congress’ dharna outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence, calling it a “jugalbandi” with the BJP government, and accused Rahul Gandhi of “weakening” the agitation.
Senior AAP leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi questioned how Rahul was “allowed” to stage a dharna outside the PM’s residence, while the Modi government had refused to talk to Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters despite their month-long protest.
“This is amazing! CJP and Sonam Wangchuk: One month protest at Jantar Mantar. Modi govt refuses to talk to them,” she said.
“Rahul Gandhi: Allowed to protest outside PM residence. In one hour, Modi Govt starts dialogue. Wah! Kya jugalbandi hai!,” the AAP leader said on X in Hindi.
AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh accused Rahul of “undermining” the agitation.
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