Abhijit Deepke Accuses Amit Shah of Authorizing Police Violence Against Students

Abhijit Deepke, founder of the Cockroach People's Party, has accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of authorizing police violence against students during the 'Parliament Chalo' march. He claims that democracy is under threat and that central agencies are being misused to dismantle political parties. Deepke also criticized the new Education Minister Prahlad Joshi and expressed support for farmers in their movements. He emphasized the need for unity among the opposition and the public to combat these issues. His statements raise significant questions about the integrity of law enforcement and the current political climate in India.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 30, 2026, 17:51 IST

Allegations of Police Violence During 'Parliament Chalo' March

On July 30, in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Abhijit Deepke, the founder of the Cockroach People's Party (CAZPA), asserted that the order to use force against students during the 'Parliament Chalo' march on July 20 likely came from Union Home Minister Amit Shah. He called for Shah's resignation in light of the police actions. Speaking to reporters at his residence, Deepke expressed concerns about the state of democracy in the country, claiming it is under threat, and raised questions about the judiciary's integrity, alleging that central investigative agencies are being misused to dismantle political parties.

Deepke had previously led protests in Delhi for a month regarding the NEET question paper leak. These protests concluded after the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the acceptance of all demands by the government. He stated, 'There are also questions being raised about the judiciary.'

He highlighted how agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) have been employed to undermine parties such as Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). He emphasized that major institutions should uphold democracy rather than allow a dictatorship to take root.

To counter this, he urged not only the opposition but also the general public to unite. Deepke criticized the appointment of Prahlad Joshi as the new Education Minister, labeling him as 'peculiar' and accusing him of supporting rapists, suggesting that the removal of Pradhan only replaced one odd figure with another. He questioned the message being sent to the nation.

He further claimed that the current government supports criminals and rapists, citing the release of individuals like Ram Rahim (convicted rapist) on parole during their tenure. When asked about Ramdev's comments regarding the 'Gen Z' protests at Jantar Mantar tarnishing India's culture, Deepke retorted that Ramdev should focus on his business, Patanjali Ayurved.

Deepke defended his party's constitutional right to protest against the NEET paper leak, stating, 'We fought for our rights constitutionally. If protesting legally with images of Mahatma Gandhi and B.R. Ambedkar is seen as tarnishing culture, then we have done so.'

He advised Ramdev to pay attention to Patanjali, which has faced adverse comments from the Supreme Court in the past. Deepke asserted that 'Gen Z' is capable of managing the country and its culture better, suggesting that Ramdev should focus on his business to avoid going bankrupt.

He supported Rahul Gandhi's call for Shah's resignation, stating, 'Amit Shah should definitely resign.'

Deepke addressed claims that CAZPA is receiving external funding or that the movement is being orchestrated from outside, arguing that such allegations reflect Shah's failures. He insisted that the order to use force against students on July 20 came directly from Shah.

He assured that if farmers require CAZPA's support in their movements, the party would stand with them, emphasizing that farmers also desire a successful future for their children. He noted that many in his party come from farming families.

Deepke stated that the police force should not follow BJP orders but should operate according to the Constitution. He remarked, 'If they do not, they should stand in front of the BJP headquarters wearing khaki shorts and declare, 'I am also a watchman.'

He expressed that if police fear being recorded by protesters, it indicates wrongdoing on their part. He recounted that during the Delhi protests, he was constantly filmed but felt no fear.

Deepke insisted that the police must adhere to the Constitution and not be affiliated with any political party but serve the nation.

He accused the Delhi police of staging a plot by placing trucks filled with stones near the protest site at Jantar Mantar, later falsely claiming they were construction debris. He stated, 'I personally witnessed the trucks filled with stones arriving around 5:30 AM on July 19 and 20.'

He had questioned the police about this and posted about it on social media. Deepke alleged that this was part of a conspiracy to portray protesting students as violent.

He mentioned that he had met with the local DCP regarding this issue, who claimed the truck was transporting debris from a construction site. He suggested that this could be part of a scheme involving BJP 'goons' and the Delhi police.