Union Minister Jitendra Singh has accused activists associated with the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) of receiving funds from unauthorised sources, including anti-India organisations within and outside
the country, alleging that foreign-funded NGOs and “deep state operatives” are manufacturing a narrative against India.
Addressing the media in Bengaluru, Singh claimed that there was sufficient evidence to establish that individuals associated with the campaign were receiving money from overseas sources. He also named Abhijeet Dipke and Ashutosh Ranka while making allegations about their alleged financial links.
“There is enough evidence to show that they are being funded by unauthorised sources, by anti-India NGOs, and anti-India organisations within and outside the country. The foreign-funded NGOs, deep state operatives and anti-India forces are manufacturing this narrative,” Singh said.
Making specific allegations against individuals associated with the campaign, the Union Minister added, “Abhijeet Dipke has been receiving funds from USA-based donors, Ashutosh Ranka, paid by Pakistani politicians.”
#WATCH | Bengaluru | Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says, “There is enough evidence to show that they are being funded by unauthorised sources, by anti-India NGOs, and anti-India organisations within and outside the country. The foreign-funded NGOs, deep state operatives and anti-Indiaforces are manufacturing this narrative…Abhijeet Dipke has been receiving funds from USA-based donors, Ashutosh Ranka, paid by Pakistani politicians…”
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— ANI (@ANI) November 4, 2026
Singh’s remarks triggered a sharp response from the CJP, which rejected the allegations and questioned the credibility of statements made by those holding high constitutional and political offices.
CJP FIRES BACK AT JITENDRA SINGH
Responding to Singh’s allegations on Thursday, the Cockroach Janata Party launched a counterattack, accusing the Union Minister of making claims without accountability.
In a post on X, the CJP said, “This is the shameful reality. A Union Minister can say anything and get away with it. This is precisely why even the Words of those occupying the highest chairs hold no Value today.”
The CJP’s statement also questioned the credibility of the allegations made against individuals associated with its campaign.
PRIYANK KHARGE CHALLENGES BJP OVER FOREIGN FUNDING CLAIMS
The latest exchange comes amid a political confrontation over allegations of foreign funding involving opposition parties.
On Wednesday, Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge hit back at the BJP over allegations that the Congress was receiving foreign funding, questioning why the government had not presented evidence to substantiate the claims.
Kharge also challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to participate in an open debate on the issue, suggesting that RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat should moderate the discussion.
Questioning the claims made by the BJP, Kharge targeted Union Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and intelligence agencies, including the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and Research and Analysis Wing (RAW).
“If the BJP, including the Home Minister, is saying that Congress is being funded by foreign agencies and they’re not able to produce a shred of paper or a shred of evidence, this shows the competence level of Amit Shah, EAM Jaishankar and RAW. What is the IB doing? What is RAW doing? On what basis are these comments being made?” Kharge said at a press conference.
Backing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s challenge to the Prime Minister, Kharge said the proposed debate should examine allegations of foreign funding involving the Congress, BJP and RSS.
