"Youths must realize that they should not become pawns for anyone", says BJP :::: Abhijeet Dipke and Neha Bora being taken into preventive custody

Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ protest in Delhi has taken a dramatic turn with founder Abhijeet Dipke and AISA President Neha Bora being taken into preventive custody ahead of the planned march at Connaught Place’s Central Park.   

The fresh wave of protests on Friday, Oct 16th, by the youth-led movement - supported by Opposition parties and allegedly sponsored by overseas forces - has been met with a brutal crackdown and preventive arrests.

Two of the prominent faces have been imprisoned for five days for violating suppression measures. 

The protests, which began over frustration about education and unemployment, are now focused on demand for resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner. Technically, even the Govt or the President ask Gyanesh Kumar to resign. 

Under law, he can only be impeached.

The government and EC have denied 'unfounded claims' they have been seeking to disenfranchise millions of voters. 

On Oct 15th, two prominent protesting voice Prashant Bhushan and Neha Bora have hinted at regime change. Ms Bora even has said that she and other protesters have drawn inspiration from the '2024 Model' of Bangladesh protest. 

CJP Protest : 150 protesters detained so far

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin (of DMK) questioned the whereabouts of CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and AISA leader Neha Bora amid the ongoing protests in Delhi.

In a post on X, Stalin said detaining them without disclosing their whereabouts was “blatantly illegal and deeply inhumane”. He called on the Union government to release them immediately and stop suppressing peaceful protests. Stalin also warned that attempts to crush the movement would only make it stronger.

BJP spokesman and MP Sudhanshu Trivedi said:

"On one hand, our growth rate is increasing, reaching 7 percent; on the other hand, various forces are actively trying to obstruct the momentum of India’s economy. 

I would like to tell all the youth of the country to proceed with great caution. Whether they are participating in these protests or are involved in other ways, they must realize that they should not become pawns for anyone. All of this is part of a large-scale international conspiracy and a malicious scheme; we have seen how your emotions were exploited...".  

Sudhanshu Trivedi also said:

"As the parties within the 'INDI' alliance and the dwindling Leftist parties face a continuous erosion of public support and a persistent moral decline—leaving them with no foreseeable prospect of political success—terms like 'regime change'—implying the overthrow of a government through conspiracies, violent conflict, and collusion with foreign powers—have begun to surface in Indian politics...

We wish to clarify: a change of government through elections is a democratic process, whereas "regime change" refers to an attempt to topple a government through conspiracies and violent conflict".

"...Regarding the handful of people who turned up at Connaught Place, the outer circle is known as 'Indira Chowk,' and the inner circle is called 'Rajiv Chowk.' Surely, the late Indira Gandhi and the late Rajiv Gandhi—looking down from above—must be hanging their heads in shame at the current state of affairs, where these groups could not even gather more than a mere handful of people...".

"Today, that part of Delhi—Central Delhi—serves as a primary hub for commercial activity during this festive season, not just for Delhi, but for the surrounding states as well. 

"Could it be that there is a conspiracy afoot to disrupt India's economy by staging protests in this very area?  

"I believe the youth of this country should also clearly understand that the movement which, just 3-4 months ago, claimed its sole objective was to reform the examination system and entrance exams, is now openly engaged in a conspiracy to dismantle and inflict damage upon the nation's economy".   

Left groups join Tiranga march, vow to intensify movement against Gyanesh Kumar

Workers of SFI, DYFI, AISF and AIYF took out a Tiranga March protest amid the ongoing demonstrations in Delhi.

CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar said the movement would intensify in the coming days and vowed to ensure the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. He said police action would not deter the protesters and asserted that the movement would continue.

"Without Samajwadi Party, can you win in Rae Bareli?" -- Rajnath Singh challenges Rahul Gandhi :::: Says - "Attempts being made to use youth as pawns in a politics of chaos"

"Their struggle is not for electoral reform, nor is it about SIR or Gyanesh Kumar; it is not for the sake of a bright future for the nation's youth; rather, it is a conspiracy to seize power by inciting anarchy in the country...," Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday. 

 

He said: "Attempts are being made to use the nation's youth as pawns in a politics of chaos. 

"Some seek a regime change—modelled after the events in Bangladesh—openly admitting that they drew inspiration from the situation in Bangladesh; others, meanwhile, brazenly call for the toppling of the government. 

"This makes it clear that their sole agenda is to dismantle democratic institutions and set the country ablaze," he said.

Rajnath also said: "Rahul Gandhi once claimed that a 70-year-old woman was a double voter. On another occasion, he alleged that a 35-year-old woman was a 124-year-old voter. 

"At times, he even attempted to defame ordinary citizens by labelling them as fake voters...his own party never filed a single formal appeal regarding the electoral rolls; the reason being that they had absolutely no evidence to support such claims. We have never cast doubt upon constitutional institutions—that is simply our character. 

"We have never questioned the nation’s electoral system, nor have we ever sought to mislead the public by defaming constitutional institutions. We have always held the people of this country, the Constitution, and our constitutional institutions in high regard...".

The former BJP national president also added:  "The Congress party has been out of power in Uttar Pradesh for 37 years...

I would like to ask Rahul Gandhi: without the Samajwadi Party, do you even have the capability to win your own seat in Rae Bareli?"

"The Road is not empty .... Do not cross to the other side" --- A message to every Naga ..... From - The Naga Youth Movement ::::: 'Three decades of Catastrophe' -- Nagaland now needs to make way for Triumph either in 2026 or before 2028

 

Has 'human evolution' run its course ? I do not have a ready answer. 

Here I want to discuss, debate and argue over a short video-message prepared by newly launched - the Naga Youth Movement.  

When some of these youngsters came together - they called themselves Fed Up Nagas.  Left to me; I would have preferred the nomenclature - because the Naga society especially within the state of Nagaland is "fed up" of manipulation by the 'movers and shakers' of the Status Quo club. 

These lobbies are shit scared of 'changes'. And when these happen - meaning a nation, a group of people and a society is shy of 'changes' - the society gets stuck in a static manner. 

The absence of movement -- that is the absence of of very life !  

Nagas can never be Lazy or inactive 

The video talks about 'laziness' and lucidly puts up an argument that the Naga youth is "not lazy". Another sweet missive is -- Do not cross to the other side; THE ROAD IS NOT EMPTY. On these, we may agree and also agree to disagree.  

Let us take the debate to the other plane. Let us take this simple question -- : Is Laziness like Poverty is a sickness ? But here the word Sickness - Bimari (in a desi term) is not purely medical. And that's the catch.  

Now look - how the youngsters have analysed it so well.  ---- "Those who held the power for decades had time to built opportunity; and did not.  

That is a failure and not Laziness." 

In the ultimate; it needs ample understanding of the situation to make such a statement. The 'messenger' and the team NYM seems to be not bothered whether their statement would displease --- those who think they are the masters of the society --- and at times (covert) but a self-styled great moral police force !! 

Respected or not does not matter. They could have been 'feared' once - but the evolution of Fear too has died. 

Irrespective of what people would say or how those who are powerful would react -- here one is tempted to use a phrase --- "Being bad felt never so good".  

Then comes the powerful part of the message -- "We are not asking for a favour".  

The Status Quo club - who ran the extra mile to keep the talks process hanging may be displeased. But the message from NYM is ---- Implement what was signed. That is a challenge to New Delhi too and the reference is all about the -- two magical phrases and 'names' of preliminary pacts -- 

The Framework Agreement  and The Agreed Position.

Let us take the debate further. For any medical or social ailment; you need proper diagnosis and medication or the corrective measures. 

Let us now take the 'medical' analogy to the next level. Broadly we can have three kinds of medicos - technically or otherwise. 

One class - can be medicos - who are good at heart and not 'bad' perse. But what happens when and if such medical professionals fall victim to 'greed in increments' - then there are chances - some of these medicos may indulge in organ sales or even illegal abortions. 

Now the second class --  an 'idealist' and who is also workaholic. So that individual may say -- I would even neglect my family; but I would attend to my patients need. Tirelessly giving his best to the society.  

We may also have a Third group -- who would be 'honest and sincere'. But this group may grow up a bit cynical seeing the situations around - frustrated. 

I referred to these 'class' of people who can diagnose a problem and also suggest remedial measures. There would be a few more such groupings. The issue is not that. 

Now the real issue is - the ball is in 'people's court'. A handful of youths has taken up the crusade. They have an agenda and they have a vision too.  

Over to people now - the real masters in a democracy. Let us not impose 'family planning' to hopes of the common and faceless people.

But remember - life is also often like Chemistry. You need the right balance. Chemistry is fundamentally built upon atoms, which are composed of three primary particles: Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons.

Are we not aware that a single molecule can make the difference between Catastrophe and Triumph ?

'Three decades of Catastrophe' -- Nagaland has tolerated is good enough to make way for Triumph either in 2026 or before 2028. 

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Neha Bora does not spell any 'Eureka moment' :::::: Sickularism Ecosystem and Rahul Gandhi had tried the same 'youth -- new face' games with Kanhaiya Kumar, Hardik Patel and several others ::: Everyone flopped Hardik even joined BJP

 

In 2016, a character called Kanhaiya Kumar was 'lionised' by the anti-Modi and anti-Hindu ecosystem.

A special variety of journalists - anti-Modi for years and including several Muslim and Christian writers/commentators - glorified Kanhaiya. 

Earlier even Jammu and Kashmir had such characters,

 

In Gujarat - it was Hardik Patel and Alpesh Thakor. The ecosystem worked hard to make the right caste combo and hence Jignesh Mevani was propped up as the 'Dalit' face.  

Jignesh Mevani 

Jignesh Mevani is a Congress Neta, lawyer, activist and also a so-called 'former journalist' serving as the representative of the Vadgam constituency in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly since 2017. 

Jignesh won Vadgam as an Independent candidate in 2017 and in 2022 as a Congress nominee. 

He is also the convener of the Rashtriya Dalit Adhikar Manch. But in circa 2026 - in this cacophony of fight against Election Commission; we have not heard about Jignesh Mevani.  

We also do not get much to hear and read about characters like Hardik Patel.  

He joined BJP June 2, 2022 in Gandhinagar in presence of state unit president C R Patel. He was working president of Gujarat Congress and quit the party in May 2022.

Hardik later contested and won the December 2022 Gujarat Assembly election as a BJP candidate from Viramgam constituency.

Hardik Patel : Now a BJP MLA

To give due credit to Hardik. He shot into fame during an anti-reservation protest in Gujarat and the stir actually forced BJP to replace Anandiben Patel as the chief minister. Vijay Rupani was brought in. He too was replaced by Bhupendra Patel and unfortunately, Vijay Rupani expired in plane crash in Ahmedabad, 

Kanhaiya Kumar 

Sickular media loved to say in 2016 that Kanhaiya "transitioned from a campus activist to a prominent figure" on India's national political stage. This was more of a deliberately hyped game.

Kanhaiya's  sudden prominence arose from the JNU sedition controversy in February 2016.  He was the president of the JNU Students' Union (JNUSU) representing the All India Students Federation (AISF), 

Kumar was arrested on February 12, 2016. The arrest was based on sedition charges stemming from an on-campus demonstration where "anti-national" -- even glorifying terrorist Afzal was raised - slogans were allegedly raised. 

After his interim bail on March 3, 2016, he clarified that he was not seeking "freedom from India," but rather "freedom within India" ...  from poverty, casteism, and institutional oppression. 

Kanhaiya contested as a CPI candidate in 2019 Lok Sabha polls from Begusarai in Bihar and lost to BJP's Bhola Singh.  

Kanhaiya Kumar contested as a Congress candidate  from the North East Delhi constituency in the 2024 Lok Sabha election and lost the seat  by over One lakh (1,38,778) votes against BJP's Manoj Tiwari.

There were few more. Umar Khalid is currently lodged in Tihar Jail in Delhi.

He is detained since September 2020.  

Ms Shehla Rashid Shora was one such student leader.  She rose to prominence whilst leading the student agitation calling for the release for Kanhaiya Kumar, Umar Khalid and others who were arrested on charges of sedition in February 2016.  

She currently works as an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Higher Education Department, Government of Jammu and Kashmir.  

Once a vocal critic of the BJP-led government, Ms Shehla Rashid praised PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah in late 2023 for bringing a "bloodless" political solution, stable governance, and economic development to Jammu and Kashmir following the abrogation of Article 370.

When questioned on social media platform X about whether she was planning to join the BJP, she had dismissed the rumors, writing: "People ask, 'are you going to join BJP? Are you getting LS, RS?' Friends, We got peace! It's enough for a lifetime." 

Hence, take a pause ... and you may read and write in next few years --- 

....

Neha Bora goes the Shehla Rashid way. One may write Abhijeet Dipke goes Hardik Patel way .... 'whatever'. 

We also know there is a generation around and they are aptly called 'Whatever generation'.

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"Puppets dancing to the tune of foreign countries" ::::: BJP gets Neha Bora's Bangladesh 2024 'model' and 'regime change' bogey on a platter ::: Rahul Gandhi comes under blistering attack :::: "The Congress cannot even change their own leader .... This is the reality of Rahul Gandhi and the Gandhi family. These traitors have sold themselves to foreign hands"

"Gaddaro ka Pakistan sey romance"   

Former Union Minister Smriti Irani, who defeated Rahul Gandhi in 2019, said: 

"So their play of words may be differentiated, but their goal is very clear. 

"Regime change in a democratic country, where, through the voting process, the people of India elect those who will represent them in Parliament and in government. So an unelectable prince who hopes to be emperor one day is now throwing a political tantrum and nothing else," Irani said.

When asked whether she was describing Gandhi's protests as a political tantrum, she clarified, 

"I said that a prince-in-waiting who is hoping to be declared emperor is throwing a political tantrum."

 Immaturity of the the detractors has come to help the BJP. First Neha Bora, the vocal pro-Left AISA leader, who did not mind glorifying Bangladesh's 2024 model while Prashant Bhushan has now spoken about 'regime change'.    

"Puppets dancing to the tune of foreign countries", BJP spokesman Sambit Patra.  

"To play with the sentiments of India is no joke".

The alleged overseas sponsored events are now exposed and accordingly Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has come under blistering attack.  

Making optimum use of the opportunity; the BJP's new ammo is - "Rahul Gandhi & Co are a threat to Indian Democracy!". 

BJP spokesman Pradeep Bhandari says: "Neha Bora, Rahul Gandhi's poster girl says-‘Bangladesh showed us the way’ for Revolution.

This is Open Admission of Regime Change". 

Ms Bora has emerged as one of the most prominent student faces amid the recent SIR protests. She recently credited the Gen Z uprising in Bangladesh in 2024 for "showing us the way". 

Now, senior counsel Prashant Bhushan openly pitched for a "regime change" at a joint press conference with Bora and the Cockroach Janta Party's Abhijeet Dipke.  

The Lotus party thus alleged that Rahul Gandhi and his "ecosystem" were attempting to create a "Bangladesh-like anarchy" to bring about "regime change". Obviously, the saffron camp's strongest case is that India is neither Bangladesh nor Nepal and hence any attempt to bring regime change by 'undemocratic measures' -- and other than general elections - will never be acceptable to people of India. 

This is certainly seen as a 'self-goal' by the opposition camp. Even neutral analysts like columnist Tavleen Singh has disapproved these undemocratic measures to oust the Modi regime.  

"In India we use elections to unseat a government. Where you live they might be using coups and mobs. This is not what happens in India. 

If Rahul Gandhi wants to become prime minister he needs to win a general election," Tavleen tweeted.  

BJP MP and Odisha lawmaker, Sambit Patra said: 

"Prashant Bhushan stated that this struggle is about regime change. Let me be very clear: this country is not anyone’s private property. 

It does not belong to any single family. It belongs to 1.4 billion people. When they say they are fighting for regime change, it confirms what the Bharatiya Janata Party and ordinary citizens of this country have been saying all along: the true intent of Rahul Gandhi and his associates has nothing to do with the SIR issue, nor are they fighting for the future of our children. 

"Their sole objective is to orchestrate a regime change, seize power, and install their own government at any cost, without contesting an election or putting in the necessary hard work, simply because the public keeps rejecting them. 

"Our Constitution provides a clear process for changing a government. Elections are held in this country every five years, allowing people to exercise their right to vote. These are the legitimate channels through which a change in power can occur. But you do not believe in this process. You believe in chaos; you believe in anarchy. 

"Today, Prashant Bhushan has openly admitted this at his press conference. It is clear, and has been acknowledged, that this mindset, whether it belongs to Rahul Gandhi, Prashant Bhushan, or their entire group, reflects a particular way of thinking. I would simply point out that they have not even managed to change their own leader. 

"Ever since Rahul Gandhi became their leader, they have not won a single election. In states ranging from Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh to others, the Congress has remained out of power for years. 

They cannot even change their own leader, yet they set out to achieve regime change. 

This is the reality of Rahul Gandhi and the Gandhi family. These traitors have sold themselves to foreign hands...".  

"We know that the Gen Z movement that we are seeing in India first started in Bangladesh. Congratulations to you for showing us the way," Bora said in her speech. 

Smriti Irani argued that Gandhi's campaign against the Election Commission had to be viewed in the context of his earlier remarks about fighting the Indian state. Referring to a statement she attributed to him in 2025, she said the Election Commission was an integral part of the country's democratic framework because it ensures that citizens can elect their representatives.

"Who ensures that our democracy is vibrant and we elect a government, an informed choice of the people of India? That is the Election Commission. So Rahul Gandhi has himself declared an attack on the Indian state," the BJP leader argued.

The BJP leader also questioned the conduct of some Opposition demonstrations, asking whether alleged attacks on police personnel and criticism of the Prime Minister and the Army could be justified in the name of democratic protest.

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“In this era of technology, anybody with a mobile can be a journalist” - Solicitor General Mehta on Delhi police attacking women journalists during protest ::: Supreme Court may form a committee

Supreme Court may form a committee

“In this era of technology, anybody with a mobile can be a journalist” - Solicitor General Mehta on Delhi police attacking women journalists during protest   

The Centre on Thursday questioned how journalists could be distinguished from content creators covering protests.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the Supreme Court that “in this era of technology, anybody with a mobile can be a journalist”. Calling the matter serious, the Supreme Court hinted it would form a committee to probe the allegations.

Mehta's remarks came during a hearing on a petition filed by senior advocate Indira Jaising seeking safeguards for women journalists who allegedly faced assault and sexual harassment by Delhi Police personnel while covering protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Jantar Mantar.  

“There are several people with a mic. They say we are recording and then upload it in a reel. We don't know who is a reel-maker, who is an independent journalist,” Mehta told a bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, responding to submissions by Jaising.  

The Solicitor General also said there should be no disagreement over the principle that no woman, including female police personnel, should be subjected to indecency or mistreatment.  

The Supreme Court indicated that it would consider constituting a committee to examine the allegations of assault and harassment of women journalists by police. 

CJI Suraya Kant said the allegations were serious and suggested that the proposed panel will comprise predominantly former women judges and retired IPS officers.

He also said the court was examining whether an independent agency should investigate specific allegations against police personnel.  Jaising offered to submit two reports in sealed covers – one containing the names of the women journalists who allegedly faced harassment and the other listing retired women judges and police officers who could be considered for the committee. She said the matter required sensitivity and sought safeguards for women covering protests.

During the hearing, the bench also discussed the distinction between accredited journalists, independent reporters and social media influencers, with the Chief Justice observing that the exercise of freedom of expression raised questions about how different categories of media practitioners should be identified and protected.

The allegations relate to women journalists covering anti-CEC protests in Delhi, including the October 3 protest, with a broader petition, filed by Jaising, covering incidents on October 10 and 11 linked to opposition to the SIR of electoral rolls.

FIR AGAINST WOMAN JOURNALIST

Jaising sought protection for a woman journalist against whom Assistant Commissioner of Police Vivek Bhagat filed an FIR under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. 

The journalist had accused Bhagat of sexual harassment and inappropriate physical contact while she was covering a protest on October 3.

Bhagat subsequently filed a counter-complaint alleging caste-based slurs and humiliation. Two other journalists who had accused him were also named in the FIR, according to reports. The allegations and counter-allegations remain subject to investigation.

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Timely, lawful measures averted major public order situation in national capital: Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar to Supreme Court

 Timely, lawful measures averted major public order situation in capital: Delhi Police to SC

“These measures were directed towards maintaining peace and tranquillity and preventing any disturbance of public order in the national capital,” said Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar.

He has told the Supreme Court that timely, proportionate and lawful measures taken by the police helped avert a major public order situation during the recent protests. 

The police commissioner, who tendered an unconditional and unqualified apology to the apex court in a contempt case, said that preventive measures undertaken on October 10, when the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) gave a protest call, were based on intelligence inputs and an assessment of the prevailing and ever-changing ground situation.

In an affidavit filed in the top court, Kumar referred to the steps taken by the police administration, including regulation of Metro rail services in Delhi.

The efforts made, and the actions taken by the police, deserve to be viewed in the context of the fact that Delhi is the capital of the country and that every national capital carries its own sensitivities, the commissioner said.

“No police administration can permit any breach of public order in the national capital, particularly when a call is given by an organisation with a recent history of mob violence, destruction of public and private property, and incidents resulting in injuries to several individuals and the subsequent events of October 6, 7 and 8,” the affidavit said.  

Supreme Court commenced hearing on a batch of pleas linked to the October 10 protests in Delhi, including petitions challenging the alleged detention and 'harassment of peaceful protesters'.

The Centre and other authorities have filed their responses before the Court to the pleas on which the Court had earlier sought responses.

The bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant had earlier noted that there were essentially four sets of matters before it (all directly or indirectly connected with the October 10 protests).

The Court had also sought the personal presence of a senior Delhi Police officer to explain allegations of harassment and manhandling of women journalists during the ongoing protests, after the bench said it was aware of the allegations and had asked police officers present in Court to inquire into the matter.

The hearing comes after the Supreme Court agreed to the Centre’s request for an extension until Thursday to respond to two pleas — one seeking contempt action against authorities for alleged disobedience of the Court’s October 8 order, which had virtually lifted a “complete ban” affecting Delhi Metro and railway services and other civic services during the protests, and a batch of other pleas challenging alleged detentions by the police.

Petitioners to also mention alleged attacks and assaults on children and peaceful protesters by certain goons, and their garlanding by some supporters after they were granted bail just one day after being arrested.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, explains that the apologies tendered before the Court by the authorities are only in keeping with the manner in which contempt proceedings work.

SG objects to media reports with headlines saying authorities have apologised for contempt of court orders.  “We are not taking cognisance of unconditional and unqualified apologies. Because of your submission, it will become qualified,” the Court says.

Court: “Apart from the DMRC response, we have not been able to read any other responses (submitted by the authorities).”