Abhijit Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janata Party, said he expects Prime Minister Narendra Modi to issue a video apology tonight.
The demand follows a police crackdown on protesters that highlighted tensions between fringe political groups and security forces in the capital. The incident has sparked a debate over the right to protest and the use of force by law enforcement during public demonstrations.
Speaking at a press conference held at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, Dipke addressed the events surrounding the 'Chalo Sansad' march. He said that he believes the prime minister will release a video addressing the public and offering an apology for the police action [1].
The dispute stems from a police lathi-charge that occurred on July 20, 2026 [1]. During the march toward Parliament, security forces used batons to disperse the crowd, resulting in injuries to several participants [2]. The 'Chalo Sansad' movement aimed to bring specific grievances to the attention of national legislators, but the demonstration ended in violence.
"I think that Modi ji will release a video today as well and I hope that in that video he will apologize for the lathi-charge that took place on July 20," Dipke said [1].
Dipke has positioned the request as a necessary step for accountability. He said that the severity of the injuries sustained during the July 20, 2026 [1] clash warrants a response from the highest level of government. The founder of the Cockroach Janata Party suggested that such a gesture would acknowledge the grievances of those injured during the protest.
Security officials have not commented on the specific demands for a prime ministerial apology. The incident remains a point of contention for activists who argue that the police response was disproportionate to the nature of the protest.
“"I hope that in that video he will apologize for the lathi-charge that took place on July 20,"”
This demand reflects the ongoing friction between small-scale political movements and the Indian state's security apparatus. By requesting a direct apology from the prime minister, the Cockroach Janata Party is attempting to elevate a local policing incident into a national conversation about civil liberties and executive accountability.
