'Wasn't I anti-national for you?' Dipke on offer to join NDA camp
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, has publicly questioned an invitation from Union Minister Ramdas Athawale to join the NDA, citing previous accusations of being 'anti-national.' Athawale also hinted at an upcoming Union cabinet reshuffle and encouraged NCP (SP) members to join the ruling alliance.
Why it matters
The exchange highlights ongoing political realignments and tensions within the Indian political landscape ahead of potential cabinet changes.
NAGPUR: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has questioned Union minister Ramdas Athawale’s offer to join his party, recalling that he had been called “anti-national” only a month earlier.“Abhi ek mahine pehle toh me anti-national tha tumhare liye?” (Just a month ago, wasn't I anti-national for you?) Dipke wrote on his Instagram story.Athawale, who heads the Republican Party of India (A), had invited Dipke to join the party and enter politics.The RPI(A) is part of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) at the Centre.Athawale said Dipke, whom he described as a young and active Ambedkarite, should consider entering politics to help fulfil Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar’s vision and strengthen society and the party.'New faces from the BJP and its ally NCP are expected to be inducted'Athawale also said,…
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