Veteran writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar has stepped forward to dispel rumors surrounding a fabricated post circulating under his name online. Issuing a public clarification on Monday on the social media platform X, the celebrated author firmly dismissed widespread claims that he had publicly criticized the Cockroach Janata Party, widely known as CJP, and its founder Abhijeet Dipke. Akhtar made it clear that the circulated remarks were an outright fabrication designed to mislead the public.
Fabricated Claims Behind the Viral Message
The controversy emerged after a misleading statement gained traction on various digital forums, alleging that the renowned scriptwriter had launched an attack against Dipke and his political formation. The fake post went so far as to label Dipke a puppet of Arvind Kejriwal, further alleging that the party was operating an active anti-BJP agenda. As the counterfeit text gathered momentum online, it prompted widespread speculation, ultimately forcing Akhtar to address the falsehood directly.
Questioning the Tactics of Political Opponents
In his social media response, Akhtar stated that the note circulating across internet circles was completely untrue. Expressing dismay, he observed that those opposing Dipke and CJP have reached a stage where they feel compelled to borrow credibility from outside figures to sustain their criticism. Reflecting on the deteriorating discourse, the writer characterized the entire episode as deeply unfortunate, pointing out how external names are being weaponized for political point-scoring.
CJP Protests and Call for CEC Resignation
The viral post surfaced in the middle of a heated political agitation orchestrated by Abhijeet Dipke and his organization against the Election Commission of India. The party has launched a targeted protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The campaign kicked off on October 2 at Shivaji Park in Mumbai, where hundreds of supporters assembled in defiance of the local police, who had denied formal permission for the public gathering.
Controversy Over the Voter Revision Process
At the heart of the ongoing demonstration is the electoral body's Special Intensive Revision, known as SIR, of electoral rolls. Dipke and CJP representatives allege severe discrepancies and manipulation within the revision methodology. In contrast, the Election Commission maintains that the revision exercise is an administrative step aimed at purging duplicate, deceased, and disqualified names from the rolls while ensuring that legitimate voters remain fully protected.
Expansion to Other Metros and Planned Delhi Demonstration
Unwilling to restrict the confrontation to Mumbai, the party has announced plans to widen the scope of its protests across several major Indian urban centers, including Goa, Bengaluru, and Kolkata. Dipke has announced his intent to return to the national capital, issuing an ultimatum that demonstrations will take place at Jantar Mantar on October 10 if the Chief Election Commissioner refuses to step down. Tensions have already been running high in Delhi, where police detained several demonstrators during an agitation on October 4.
