CJP founder challenges Athawale's invitation after recent anti-national label

In Nagpur, Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, posted on Instagram that Athawale had called him anti-national just a month before extending an invitation to join the Republican Party of India (A). Ramdas Athawale, who heads the RPI(A) and is allied with the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, described Dipke as a young, active Ambedkarite and suggested his political entry would further Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s ideals.

Athawale also mentioned that a Union cabinet reshuffle could occur soon, with new members expected from the BJP and its ally NCP. He urged eight NCP (SP) MPs to consider joining the NDA if party chief Sharad Pawar opts out, arguing that such a move would bolster development initiatives. The exchange highlights ongoing negotiations among regional parties within the ruling coalition.