Javed Akhtar denies fake message targeting CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke
Synopsis
Javed Akhtar took to X to personally debunk a fabricated message that claimed he had attacked CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke — and his sharpest jab was reserved for those who felt compelled to forge it. The episode spotlights the disinformation currents swirling around the CJP’s national campaign against the Election Commission’s electoral roll revision.
Key Takeaways
Javed Akhtar on 5 October 2026 publicly denied a fake social media message attributed to him targeting CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke .
Akhtar called the message ‘as fake as fake can be’ in a post on his official X account.
The fabricated message falsely claimed Akhtar called Dipke a ‘puppet’ of Arvind Kejriwal and accused CJP of an anti-BJP agenda.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) launched a protest on 2 October 2026 at Shivaji Park, Mumbai , demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar .
Delhi Police detained protestors on 4 October 2026 ; a Jantar Mantar protest is planned for 10 October 2026 .
CJP plans to expand demonstrations to Goa , Bengaluru , and Kolkata .
Veteran screenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar, one half of the legendary Salim-Javed duo, on Monday, 5 October 2026, publicly denied that a viral message attributed to him — in which he allegedly criticised Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke — was genuine. Writing on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Akhtar called the circulating post “as fake as fake can be.”
What the Fake Message Claimed
The fabricated message, which spread widely on social media, purported to show Akhtar lambasting Abhijeet Dipke and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). It described Dipke as a “puppet” of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and accused the CJP of running an anti-BJP agenda. The message was shared by accounts opposed to Dipke and his party.
Akhtar's Rebuttal in His Own Words
In a lengthy note posted to X, Akhtar stated: “I, Javed Akhtar want to tell every one that the fake message on the social media that I have criticised CJP and run down Abhijeet Dipke is as fake as fake can be.” He added pointedly: “I am surprised that those who are opposing Dipke and CJP need to borrow credibility from someone like me !! . Yeh Haalut hogayee hai ??? Sad.” The remarks suggest Akhtar viewed the fabrication as an indicator of the weakness of his opponents’ position.
CJP’s Ongoing Protest Campaign
The fake message emerged against the backdrop of a fresh political agitation led by Dipke’s Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The party launched a protest campaign on 2 October 2026 at Shivaji Park, Mumbai, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Hundreds of supporters turned out despite Mumbai Police denying permission for the demonstration.
The CJP has alleged irregularities in the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The ECI has maintained that the exercise is designed to remove duplicate, deceased and ineligible entries while preserving the registrations of eligible voters.
Protests Expand Nationally; Delhi Demonstration Detained
The CJP has announced plans to take the agitation to Goa, Bengaluru, and Kolkata. Abhijeet Dipke has further declared a march to Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on 10 October 2026, should the Chief Election Commissioner not step down by then. Delhi Police detained a few protestors during a demonstration on 4 October 2026, adding a law-and-order dimension to what began as an electoral accountability campaign.
With the protest set to widen geographically and a hard deadline now placed before the ECI, how political and administrative authorities respond in the coming days will be closely watched.
Point of View
However, is what the episode reveals about the intensity of resistance to the CJP’s electoral roll campaign — opponents apparently feel they cannot win the argument on its merits. The ECI’s voter revision exercise merits scrutiny on its own terms; manufacturing celebrity opposition only muddies that debate.
NationPress
5 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What fake message is Javed Akhtar denying?
A fabricated social media message, falsely attributed to veteran screenwriter Javed Akhtar, claimed he had criticised CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, calling him a ‘puppet’ of Arvind Kejriwal and accusing CJP of an anti-BJP agenda. Akhtar denied this on X on 5 October 2026, calling it ‘as fake as fake can be.’
Who is Abhijeet Dipke and what is the CJP?
Abhijeet Dipke is the founder and leader of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which is currently running a protest campaign demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the ECI’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
What is the CJP protesting against?
The CJP is protesting the Election Commission of India’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, alleging irregularities in the exercise. The ECI has said the revision aims to remove duplicate, deceased and ineligible voters while retaining all eligible registrations.
What has happened with CJP protests so far?
The CJP launched its agitation at Shivaji Park, Mumbai on 2 October 2026, drawing hundreds of supporters despite a police ban. Delhi Police detained a few protestors on 4 October 2026. A protest at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi is planned for 10 October 2026 if the Chief Election Commissioner does not resign.
Where will CJP protests expand next?
Abhijeet Dipke has announced the campaign will spread to Goa, Bengaluru and Kolkata, in addition to the planned 10 October 2026 demonstration at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
