'Leave the chair, become an influencer': CJP's Abhijeet Dipke takes swipe at PM Modi; questions anti-paper leak bill
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, has criticized Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, suggesting he focus on being an influencer rather than leading the country. Dipke also expressed skepticism regarding the effectiveness of the government's new anti-paper leak legislation.
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The comments highlight growing political friction regarding youth unemployment and the efficacy of government reforms in India's education sector.
Narendra Modi should quit the Prime Minister's post and “become an influencer”, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has said. He took a swipe at the PM over his Instagram videos, where he was seen addressing the youth.“I think [PM Modi] should become an influencer. He is doing very well at that,” Dipke told reporters at his hometown in Maharashtra on Wednesday. “If he is such a good influencer, then he should leave the Prime Minister's chair, become an influencer, and let someone else do the job.”ALSO READ | 'Join BJP or we'll deal with your parents': Abhijeet Dipke received threats after CJP launch, his father claimsOn Tuesday, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi also commented on PM Modi's Instagram videos, saying social media content alone would not win over young voters. “You can't get Gen Z's support by making videos from new angles.
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