'If we were funded from abroad, Shah should quit; I refused offer to join BJP': Dipke
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, has accused BJP members of threatening him after he refused to join their party. BJP officials have denied these claims and challenged Dipke to identify the individuals involved.
Why it matters
The exchange highlights the volatile nature of political discourse and the use of allegations to challenge the integrity of major political parties.
CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke on Thursday claimed that BJP functionaries approached him with an offer to join the party during the Jantar Mantar student agitation, and threatened him and his family when he refused.“Join us, or we will deal with you,” Dipke claimed he was told during the protest. He further alleged that threats were extended to his parents when he declined the offer.“No matter how many offers they make, I will not join BJP,” he said.Escalating his attack on Centre, Dipke said Union home minister Amit Shah should resign if allegations that CJP is being funded or operated from abroad are true.
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