Abhijit Deepak Questions Why Gyanesh Kumar Is More Important to Modi Than the National Flag
29 Ashwin, Kathmandu – Abhijit Deepak, founder of the Cockroach Jana Party (CJP), on Thursday launched sharp criticism against the government led by Narendra Modi, calling it a dictatorship. He said, “Narendra Modi has become a dictator, but he does not have the courage to impose an emergency.” He raised concerns over the recent police actions against CJP activists, leftist student organizations, journalists, and civil society members, many of whom have been detained. “If people are going to be detained like this, then declare an emergency. How long will people be fooled?” he questioned.
Just two days ago, CJP co-coordinators Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das were arrested at Jantar Mantar for carrying the national flag and were placed under five days of judicial custody. Referencing this event, Deepak said, “Since when has hoisting the national flag become a crime? This was common during British colonial rule. Now, the Modi and Shah government is doing the same. Today, our own country does not even allow us to hoist the national flag.”
He questioned, “Why has India’s Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, become more important to Narendra Modi than the national flag?” Deepak accused those running the central government of having no contributions to the freedom struggle. “They never hoisted the national flag at their own branches. It is because Ashutosh and Saurav hoisted the national flag that they faced problems.”
Deepak outlined that India follows the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi and the constitution drafted by Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar. He condemned the prohibition on using Jantar Mantar as a site for sit-ins and protests and the arrest of CJP leaders, calling for a gathering at Central Park in Connaught Place, Delhi, on Friday, October 16. Last month, the CJP had issued a 48-hour ultimatum demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, after which protests began.