'Much, much bigger leaders than me': Dipke hails Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka after release
Two leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, were released from Tihar Jail following a court order. Party founder Abhijeet Dipke publicly praised the pair, emphasizing their leadership role within the organization.
Why it matters
The event highlights ongoing political activism and legal challenges faced by emerging political groups in India.
'Much, much bigger leaders than me': Dipke hails Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka after release left CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka hold the national flag as they come out of Tihar Jail after the SEM Court ordered their release, in New Delhi on October 21, 2026. ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/cxlcwo/article71609857.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261021541L.jpg ANI New Delhi, Oct 21 (ANI): CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka hold the national flag as they come out of Tihar Jail after the SEM Court ordered their release, in New Delhi on Wednesday. (@abhijeet_dipke X/ANI Video Grab) Das and Ranka were released after the expiry of judicial custody in connection with the October 14 protest at Jantar Mantar. New Delhi The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Wednesday (October 21, 2026) welcomed the Special Executive Magistrate's order releasing its leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, with founder Abhijeet Dipke calling them "much, much bigger leaders" than him.
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