Is National Security Taking a Backseat? Abhijeet Dipke Raises Concerns Over Government Priorities

Abhijeet Dipke Questions Government's Focus

New Delhi: Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, expressed his concerns on Friday regarding the government's priorities. He criticized the Centre for deploying security forces in Delhi to suppress protests rather than addressing pressing national security issues, particularly the situation at the China border.

Dipke highlighted the case of Matthew VanDyke, an American national accused of training armed groups in Myanmar, questioning the government's seriousness about this matter.

"If he intended to wave our national flag, it would have posed a significant threat to national security. However, since he was merely training terrorists, it seems to be downplayed," he remarked sarcastically.

He also referenced comments made by ITBP Director General Shatrujeet Singh Kapur regarding the difficulties in countering China, alleging that security personnel meant for border protection were instead stationed in Delhi to manage protests.

"There are numerous alarming issues, yet the focus remains unchanged. Matthew VanDyke isn't a priority, nor is the safety of the India-China border. The main concern appears to be preventing protests in Delhi and silencing calls for Gyanesh Kumar's resignation," he stated.

Dipke further criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying, "China is not allowing him to express his concerns, and Trump is restricting his voice."

VanDyke, along with six Ukrainian nationals, was apprehended by the National Investigation Agency in March for allegedly entering Myanmar via Mizoram and training ethnic armed groups in drone warfare and other military tactics.

On Friday, a Delhi court granted VanDyke permission to return to the US and allowed the six Ukrainian co-defendants to remain outside India until February 24, 2027.

ITBP chief Kapur noted that confrontations had occurred at various locations in Arunachal Pradesh, emphasizing the challenges posed by China's military advancements.

In related news, the Union Home Ministry has once again extended the deployment of 273 Central Armed Police Forces companies in Delhi until October 31, citing the potential for "flash protests" by various political and social groups.