New Delhi: A statement by Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) chief Abhijit Deepke has created a new controversy on social media. He released the video and said that even though people outside consider him the face of the movement, the real leadership has been given by Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das. Meanwhile, the cases registered against these two leaders have been handed over to the Crime Branch.
According to sources, both the cases registered against Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das are now with the Crime Branch. These cases are related to the protests at Connaught Place and Jantar Mantar. Registered in Connaught Place police station “entry without permission” The case had already been transferred to the crime branch. Now another case related to Jantar Mantar protest has also been handed over to him.
Debate broke out on Deepke’s video
In the nearly 16-minute video, Deepke said that co-coordinators Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka have played an important role in preparing the strategy of the movements so far and taking them forward. According to him, he himself is not the real leader of these demonstrations, but works as per instructions. He described both of them as the real leaders of the movement. After this statement, Deepke started being criticized on social media. Some users alleged that they were putting the responsibility of the movement on the two comrades to save themselves.
Second video released late night
Amidst the criticism, Deepke presented his side by releasing another video on X at night. He said that Saurav and Ashutosh are faster and more talented than him. According to him, there is no room for dictatorial thinking in the organization and if someone is better than him, he has neither hesitation nor insecurity in accepting it. Deepke reiterated that both the leaders have the ability to take better decisions and understand the situation better than him in many matters. He also described both of them as better leaders and better humans than himself. At present, everyone’s eyes are on the investigation of the Crime Branch and these statements of Deepke. It remains to be seen what further reaction comes from the party or the police.