CJP Tells Centre 'Come To Us If You Want Talks' As Protests Intensify
- CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke says Centre should come to them if it wants negotiations.
- A woman threw ink-like liquid at Dipke during a protest at Jantar Mantar.
- Sonam Wangchuk continues hunger strike; Dipke says police brutality changed things.
- March to Parliament will continue today despite police action.
The Centre for Justice and Peace (CJP) has sent a direct message to the government. 'Come to us if you want talks,' CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke said on Wednesday. The statement comes as protests escalate across Delhi.
Ink Attack At Jantar Mantar
Tensions flared at Jantar Mantar when a woman hurled an ink-like liquid at Dipke. The incident was captured on camera. Security personnel quickly intervened. Dipke was not injured but the attack underscores the charged atmosphere.
The CJP has been leading a series of demonstrations demanding action on their long-pending demands. The protests have drawn thousands of supporters to the streets in recent days.
Dipke's Parents Speak Out
Dipke's parents expressed concern over his safety but said they will not ask him to step back. 'We are worried, but his cause is just,' they told reporters. The family's statement came after police action against the Delhi CJP march earlier this week.
The march was met with water cannons and lathi charges. Several protesters were detained briefly. Police have not yet confirmed the exact number of arrests.
Sonam Wangchuk's Hunger Strike Continues
Social activist Sonam Wangchuk remains on an indefinite hunger strike. Dipke revealed that Wangchuk was initially convinced to pause his fast. 'We convinced him, but yesterday's brutality changed everything,' Dipke said. Wangchuk's health is reportedly stable, though supporters remain anxious.
The hunger strike has become a focal point of the protests. Wangchuk's demands include a review of environmental clearances and better compensation for affected communities.
March To Parliament Today
In an exclusive statement, Dipke confirmed that the march to Parliament will proceed today. 'We will not be deterred,' he said. The CJP has called for a peaceful demonstration. Security has been tightened around the Parliament complex.
The government has not yet responded to the CJP's latest offer for talks. Officials say they are monitoring the situation.
What happens next hinges on whether the Centre takes up the CJP's offer or the protests escalate further.