RTI activist inquiry into Dipke's father's finances; flags Rs 1 cr CJP defence fund
An RTI activist in Surat has requested an inquiry into the finances of the father of CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, questioning the funding of his foreign education. The activist also called for an investigation into the legal status and tax compliance of a Rs 1 crore defence fund pledged by Kapil Sibal.
Why it matters
The inquiry highlights the intersection of political activism, financial transparency, and the scrutiny of funding sources for political entities.
SURAT: A Surat-based RTI activist on Saturday said he had sought an inquiry into the finances of CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke’s father, a retired government employee who had funded his son’s education abroad.Activist Amit Tiwari also said he had written to the Election Commission of India and the Central GST authorities regarding the legal defence fund announced by senior advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal for CJP protesters facing police cases.Tiwari said he has sought a probe into the financial status of Dipke's father, Bhagwanrao Dipke, a retired Maharashtra government employee, questioning how he was able to fund his son's higher education abroad."The Cockroach Janta Party is an unregistered entity but is operating as a political party....If Rs 1 crore has been pledged to it as a legal defence fund, then the EC should verify whether the CJP is registered with it under section 29A of the Representation of…
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