Govt accuses CJP of taking US, Pakistan funds; outfit fires back

Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh accused CJP founders of receiving foreign funds, prompting a sharp rebuttal. Priyank Kharge demanded evidence as the political confrontation widened.The outfit's response came after Singh reiterated his claims about foreign funding and accused its founders of receiving financial support from sources outside India. (Credits: PTI)New Delhi,Nov 5, 2026 13:41 ISTUnion Minister Jitendra Singh has accused Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke of receiving funds from US-based donors and the party's co-founder Ashutosh Ranka of getting financial support from Pakistani politicians and other handlers to fuel anti-government campaigns in India.The allegations triggered a sharp response from the CJP, which hit back at the Union Minister, questioning the credibility of statements made by those holding high constitutional and political offices.Singh claimed that foreign-funded non-governmental organisations (NGOs), deep-state operatives and organisations working against India's interests were coordinating efforts to influence public discourse and manufacture narratives against the government."There is sufficient evidence to suggest that these anarchist elements are being funded through unauthorised sources, including anti-India NGOs and organisations operating both within and outside the country. Foreign-funded NGOs, deep-state operatives and anti-India forces are allegedly working together to manufacture and propagate a misleading narrative," Singh said. Targeting the two CJP founders, the minister said there were serious questions about the sources of funding available to certain activists and self-styled political leaders."Dipke has received funds from US-based donors, while Ashutosh Ranka reportedly received financial support from Pakistani politicians and other handlers," he said. Singh also defended the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), describing it as an important mechanism to regulate foreign funding channels. He argued that those making political allegations should also disclose the sources of their own funding and explain how they mobilise resources for their campaigns.The minister further accused the Congress of spreading misinformation about electoral processes and raising what he called baseless 'vote chori' allegations to protect the political image of its leadership.CJP HITS BACK AT JITENDRA SINGHThe Cockroach Janata Party responded to Singh's allegations on Thursday, questioning the minister's remarks and the credibility of statements made by people in positions of authority.In a post on X, the party described the controversy as a reflection of a wider problem with political accountability."This is the shameful reality. A Union Minister can say anything and get away with it. This is precisely why even the Words of those occupying the highest chairs hold no Value today," the CJP said. (Credits: X/Cockroach Janata Party) The outfit's response came after Singh reiterated his claims about foreign funding and accused its founders of receiving financial support from sources outside India.PRIYANK KHARGE QUESTIONS EVIDENCE, CHALLENGES BJPThe controversy also drew a response from Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge, who questioned the BJP's claims of foreign funding to the Congress and demanded that evidence be made public.Kharge questioned the competence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and intelligence agencies, including the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), for making such claims without presenting supporting evidence."If the BJP, including the Home Minister, is saying that Congress is being funded by foreign agencies and they're not able to produce a shred of paper or a shred of evidence, this shows the competence level of Amit Shah, EAM Jaishankar and RAW. What is the IB doing? What is RAW doing? On what basis are these comments being made?" Kharge said at a press conference.Backing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an open debate, Kharge suggested that the discussion should cover allegations of foreign funding involving the Congress, BJP and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).He also proposed that RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat moderate the discussion."Rahul Gandhi has openly challenged that: 'Please expose us. Let us have a debate. Let us debate on who's getting foreign funding, whether it is Congress, whether it is BJP, or whether it is RSS.' And let the moderator be Mohan Bhagwat," Kharge said.The remarks came after Gandhi intensified his challenge to Modi by launching a poll on X, asking young Indians whether they wanted to see the two leaders participate in a face-to-face debate.The exchange has widened the political confrontation over allegations of foreign funding, with the BJP and Congress trading accusations while the CJP has also entered the debate following Singh's claims against its founders.- EndsWith ANI inputs