Amid its ongoing core committee meeting to chart the next course of action after its high-profile protest in the national capital, Cockroach Janta Party
(CJP) chief spokesperson Saurav Das launched a fresh attack on the BJP, demanding transparency over the ruling party's funding. Questioning the source of the BJP's finances, Das also sought an audit of PM CARES and the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF). Addressing the media on Wednesday, Das said the core committee is deliberating on how to expand the movement to the grassroots after receiving widespread public support. "We were asked where this movement will go after the success of the protest. We are strategising on the way forward and will announce our future roadmap on August 6," he said. Taking aim at the Centre, Das questioned why they are repeatedly asked to furnish documents while alleging there is little transparency around the BJP's finances. "House rent and everything else is being asked. Modi ji should show his degree. We want an audit of PM CARES and PMNRF. Where is BJP getting its funding from? We will tell them too. You ask for our papers, show your papers," he said. Das also demanded that Union Home Minister Amit Shah hold a discussion in Parliament on the alleged police brutality during the July 20 'Chalo Sansad' march, asserting that the public deserves answers from the government.
CJP to discuss expansion, future roadmap at meeting: Abhijeet Dipke
Meanwhile, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke on Tuesday said the organisation's meeting on Wednesday will review its recent Jantar Mantar protest, discuss organisational expansion and chart its future roadmap, while reiterating that there is no proposal at present to convert the group into a political party.
Speaking to ANI, Dipke said the meeting would begin with a discussion on the Jantar Mantar protest and feedback from participants on how future programmes could be improved. He said the organisation would also deliberate on expanding its team and strengthening its presence across the country before deciding its future roadmap.
On speculation that the CJP could become a political party, Dipke said there was no such discussion at present and that there was a consensus within the organisation to continue functioning as a social movement.
(With agency inputs)
