Abhijeet Dipke Informed of Grandmother's Passing While Detained
Abhijeet Dipke learns of his grandmother's death during his detention in Delhi, as he faces a decision on attending her last rites.
Abhijeet Dipke's grandmother passed away at 85 in Maharashtra.
Dipke is currently detained in Delhi ahead of a protest against the chief election commissioner.
The Delhi Police denied permission for the protest, citing safety concerns.
In a poignant turn of events, Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has been informed of his grandmother's death while he remains in custody in New Delhi. The 85-year-old Savitribai Shankarrao Dipke passed away at her home in Santuk Pimpri village, Hingoli district, on Saturday morning due to a prolonged illness. Family sources revealed that her last rites are scheduled for 10 AM on Sunday, putting Dipke in a difficult position regarding his participation.
Dipke's detention comes as he and other CJP leaders prepared for a protest at Jantar Mantar, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral roll irregularities. The Delhi Police detained Dipke, along with co-convenor Saurav Das and leader Ashutosh Ranka, upon their arrival from Mumbai. The police had previously denied permission for the demonstration, citing concerns over public safety and traffic management, resulting in heightened security measures across the city.
Family members stated that Dipke had not been able to visit his grandmother in the last 20-25 days due to his detention. His cousin noted that the family had been unable to contact him during this period, although his parents were informed of the situation and were en route to the village. Dipke had last seen his grandmother on August 15, coinciding with the launch of his 'School Thik Karo' campaign in Hingoli.
The CJP has been vocal about its commitment to advocating for free and fair elections, emphasizing the need for accountability from the Election Commission regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Despite the setback of their planned protest, the party intends to continue its campaign, highlighting the importance of electoral integrity.
As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen whether Dipke will choose to attend his grandmother's last rites or remain in detention to continue the protest. The decision weighs heavily on him as he navigates this personal loss amidst his political commitments.
