Internal tensions within the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) have culminated in a formal split, with former volunteer Manish Brahmbhatt announcing a breakaway faction named CJP-Democratic (CJP-D). Brahmbhatt publicly accused CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke of side-lining veteran activists from the initial Jantar Mantar movement in favor of a closed leadership circle.
Because of the exhaustion, protest results : Manish Brahmbhatt and volunteer Rahul Pandya demonstrated their discontent in form of protests outside Dipke’s apartment, an act which put both individuals in hospitals. The conflict between the party leaders and dissatisfied volunteers grew into a crisis after the private meeting was held in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Exclusion of founders : Members who oppose the current actions of the organisation claim that the original movement has been usurped by individuals who had connections with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), leaving behind activists with different political affiliations. Ignoring pluralism : It has been alleged that while the original protests at Jantar Mantar involved people from various political groups such as Congress, Samajwadi Party, and Shiv Sena, their organizational structures ignore that diversity.
Shifts in focus : The leadership of CJP-D says that the main focus has now shifted from tackling various issues of students and civilians to being selective in their opposition to politicians.
