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Abhijeet Dipke Calls Protesters ‘Cockroaches’, Urges Pause and Claims ‘Real Leaders’
✍️ NDTV
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 05:16 AM
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In a recent video, activist Abhijeet Dipke addressed demonstrators as “cockroaches”, asked them to halt ongoing protests and asserted that genuine leadership lies elsewhere.
Abhijeet Dipke, a prominent activist, released a video in which he referred to current protestors as “cockroaches”. The language used was stark, aiming to delegitimize the ongoing demonstrations that have been drawing public attention across several cities.
In the same address, Dipke urged the participants to pause their actions, suggesting that continued agitation would only exacerbate tensions without achieving any constructive outcome. He emphasized the need for a calm approach and hinted at alternative channels for voicing grievances.
The activist also claimed that “real leaders” are not among the current demonstrators, implying that legitimate political authority resides elsewhere. No official response from the protest groups or government representatives has been reported so far.
The video has been circulated widely on social media, prompting mixed reactions. Supporters view Dipke’s stance as a call for order, while critics accuse him of inflammatory rhetoric aimed at discrediting dissent.
NDTV confirmed the authenticity of the clip and noted that the message reflects a broader debate over the legitimacy and tactics of recent protests in the country.
In the same address, Dipke urged the participants to pause their actions, suggesting that continued agitation would only exacerbate tensions without achieving any constructive outcome. He emphasized the need for a calm approach and hinted at alternative channels for voicing grievances.
The activist also claimed that “real leaders” are not among the current demonstrators, implying that legitimate political authority resides elsewhere. No official response from the protest groups or government representatives has been reported so far.
The video has been circulated widely on social media, prompting mixed reactions. Supporters view Dipke’s stance as a call for order, while critics accuse him of inflammatory rhetoric aimed at discrediting dissent.
NDTV confirmed the authenticity of the clip and noted that the message reflects a broader debate over the legitimacy and tactics of recent protests in the country.