Kiren Rijiju’s big attack: Said- How did ‘AAP worker’ Abhijit Deepke become CJP founder student?

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has raised a big and sharp question regarding the country’s politics and the functioning of student organizations. Through a post on social media, he has directly targeted the opposition parties and especially the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), asking how Abhijit Deepke, known as an ‘AAP worker’, suddenly became a student and how he is doing politics under the guise of student organizations or movements. Ever since this statement of Kiren Rijiju came to light, there has been an uproar in the political circles and a heated debate has erupted on whether the interference of political parties in student politics has increased to such an extent that the identity of student and worker has become blurred.

What is the whole controversy and what questions did Kiren Rijiju raise on social media?

This entire controversy started when Union Minister Kiren Rijiju made some specific documents and information public by sharing a post on the social media platform. He clearly said in his statement that some people who claim to be student leaders or common students are actually active workers or officials of political parties. Referring specifically to Abhijit Deepke, Rijiju asked on what basis a person who has been associated with ‘Citizens for Justice and Peace’ (CJP) or other organizations and is considered an Aam Aadmi Party worker, is calling himself a representative of any major educational institution or student movement. The Minister emphasized that it is very important for the people and youth of the country to know how some political parties are using the shoulders of students to earn their living.

Politics heated up on the background of Abhijeet Deepke and CJP

After this sharp attack by Kiren Rijiju, a round of discussions has started in political and social circles regarding the role of Abhijit Deepke and CJP. Experts say that in the present times many such faces are coming to the fore who are active on many fronts simultaneously. On one hand, they describe themselves as civil rights activists or students, while on the other hand, behind the scenes, they are associated with some political party. This statement of the Union Minister is being considered as a big attempt to expose this double character. While the opposition parties are calling it an attempt to suppress freedom of expression and the voice of the youth, the ruling party says that this is a politically motivated agenda which is spoiling the environment of educational institutions.

Serious debate on student politics vs infiltration of political parties

This entire incident has once again fueled the old and serious debate across the country whether there should be direct interference of political parties in educational institutions and universities or not. Many prominent analysts of the country believe that when workers and leaders of professional political parties make inroads into student politics, the real students’ issues and academic interests are left behind and only political agendas start dominating. This question raised by Kiren Rijiju has highlighted this systemic flaw in how certain people use the label of being a ‘student’ to fulfill their political ambitions, thereby affecting the future and voice of ordinary and honest students.

Political conflict may intensify in the coming days

In view of this aggressive stance of Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, it is being speculated that the war of words between the ruling party and the opposition on this issue may intensify in the coming days. There is every possibility of sharp reactions to this from Aam Aadmi Party and other opposition parties, because this statement has directly raised questions on the working style and role of their workers. On the other hand, supporters of the ruling party are considering it as an important step taken in favor of national interest and transparency. Overall, this matter is no longer limited to just one person but is becoming a big national issue, on which everyone’s eyes are fixed, deciding the direction of the country’s contemporary politics and student movements.