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RTI Activist Questions How CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Studied in US, Seeks Probe Into Family Finances and ₹1 Crore Legal Fund
A Surat-based RTI activist has urged authorities to examine the financial background of Abhijeet Dipke’s family while also seeking scrutiny of the Cockroach Janta Party’s legal defence fund announced by Kapil Sibal.
The ongoing controversy surrounding the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has taken a fresh turn after a Surat-based RTI activist sought official investigations into the financial background of the party’s founder, Abhijeet Dipke, and the legal defence fund recently announced for protesters.
RTI activist Amit Tiwari has written to multiple government authorities, including the Election Commission of India (ECI) and tax officials, requesting a detailed examination of certain financial aspects linked to the organisation and its leadership.
Questions Raised Over US Education Funding
In his representation, Tiwari has requested authorities to examine how Abhijeet Dipke pursued higher education in the United States. According to the activist, Dipke’s father, Bhagwanrao Dipke, is a retired Maharashtra government employee, and he has sought verification of the family’s financial capacity that supported overseas education.
The request does not allege any wrongdoing but asks relevant agencies to determine whether the family’s financial records are consistent with the expenses involved in studying abroad.
Scrutiny Sought Over CJP’s Legal Defence Fund
Apart from the education-related questions, Tiwari has also raised concerns regarding the legal defence fund announced for protesters associated with the NEET paper leak agitation.
Senior advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal recently announced a contribution of ₹1 crore towards a fund intended to provide legal assistance to protesters facing cases registered by Delhi Police.
The RTI activist has urged the Election Commission of India to verify whether the Cockroach Janta Party is officially registered under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
According to Tiwari, if the organisation is not registered as a political party, authorities may need to examine whether it can legally operate under the name of a political party and receive financial contributions in that capacity.
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Tax Authorities Also Asked to Examine Matter
Tiwari has separately approached the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), requesting an examination of whether any tax implications, including GST, may arise from the proposed legal defence contribution.
The representation seeks clarity on the financial and regulatory aspects of the announced fund rather than making any direct allegations.
Authorities Yet to Respond
As of now, there has been no official response from the Election Commission of India, CBIC, Kapil Sibal, or representatives of the Cockroach Janta Party regarding the requests submitted by the RTI activist.
Whether the authorities decide to initiate any inquiry remains to be seen, but the development has added another layer to the ongoing debate surrounding the NEET paper leak protests and the organisations supporting those involved.
