BJP-RSS out of sync? CJP's Dipke cites Bhagwat's Gen Z remarks
Synopsis
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's defence of Gen Z protesters as 'not anti-national' has opened a rare public fault line — CJP's Abhijeet Dipke is now pointing to it directly, contrasting Bhagwat's tone with BJP leaders who called the same protesters a 'virus' and the 'B team of terrorists.' The BJP-RSS relationship is rarely this visibly stressed.
Key Takeaways
CJP convener Abhijeet Dipke alleged a 'lack of synchronisation' between the BJP and the RSS on 7 August in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar .
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Thursday that Gen Z protesters are 'not anti-nationals' and called the new generation 'more honest' during a Mumbai interaction.
BJP President Nitin Nabin reportedly called CJP protesters 'virus'; then Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan referred to them as the 'B team of terrorists,' according to Dipke.
Dipke urged Mohan Bhagwat to personally speak to BJP leaders to align their stance with his own remarks.
CJP aims to function as a 'pressure group' uniting citizens across ideological lines on national and youth issues.
Chhatrapati Janta Party (CJP) convener Abhijeet Dipke on Friday, 7 August alleged a 'lack of synchronisation' between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), urging BJP leaders to align with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's recent remarks defending the Gen Z movement. Dipke made the remarks in his hometown Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, a day after Bhagwat publicly stated that Gen Z protesters were not anti-nationals and that their grievances were genuine.
What Bhagwat Said
Speaking at an interaction with Gen Z and Gen Alpha students in Mumbai on Thursday, RSS chief Bhagwat said: 'If Gen Z is protesting, they are not anti-nationals. They are our own people, our next generation... I think the new generation — the Gen Z and Gen Alpha, is more honest than our existing generation, and honest appeal of patriotism and service works with them.'
Bhagwat further noted that 'the new generation appeared more honest, with appeals of patriotism and service resonating with them' — a pointed departure from the language some BJP leaders had used toward youth protesters in recent months.
Dipke's Charge Against BJP Leaders
Dipke zeroed in on specific BJP figures, alleging that BJP President Nitin Nabin had labelled CJP protesters 'virus' during a demonstration at Jantar Mantar, and that then Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had referred to them as the 'B team of terrorists.'
'I think these people should listen to Mohan Bhagwat ji since he is, in a way, BJP's mentor and godfather,' Dipke said. He added that if BJP leaders 'are not listening to their mentor, then it is quite problematic,' and urged Bhagwat to directly engage with BJP leadership on the matter.
The Synchronisation Question
'It seems there is no synchronisation between the BJP and the RSS as both are saying different things... there appear to be disagreements within the RSS and the BJP,' Dipke remarked, citing the contrast between Bhagwat's conciliatory tone and the BJP leaders' earlier characterisations of youth protesters.
This comes amid a broader national conversation about the government's response to student-led agitations, with the Gen Z movement drawing participation from young citizens across ideological lines. Notably, Bhagwat's remarks are being read by several quarters as an implicit rebuke of the BJP's handling of youth dissent.
CJP's Political Positioning
Dipke also outlined CJP's intended role going forward, describing the organisation as a 'pressure group' focused on 'bringing people together on issues that concern the country and the youth rather than ideologies or matters related to political parties.'
'After the Jantar Mantar protest, one thing has become clear: when citizens of this country come together, rising above their ideologies and political differences, they can put pressure on the government,' he said. Whether CJP can sustain that cross-ideological coalition will be closely watched in the months ahead.
Point of View
It is the most significant internal friction in the Sangh Parivar in years. If it is the latter, it will fade without any change in how the BJP treats street protests.
NationPress
7 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Mohan Bhagwat say about the Gen Z movement?
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said at a Mumbai interaction on Thursday that Gen Z protesters are 'not anti-nationals' and described the new generation as 'more honest' than the existing one, adding that appeals of patriotism and service resonate with them. His remarks were seen as a sharp contrast to how some BJP leaders had characterised youth protesters.
Why did CJP's Abhijeet Dipke allege a BJP-RSS rift?
Dipke pointed to the contrast between Bhagwat's conciliatory remarks on Gen Z and statements by BJP President Nitin Nabin — who allegedly called protesters 'virus' — and then Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who reportedly called them the 'B team of terrorists.' Dipke argued this showed the two organisations were 'saying different things.'
Who is Abhijeet Dipke and what is CJP?
Abhijeet Dipke is the convener and founder of the Chhatrapati Janta Party (CJP), based in Maharashtra. The organisation describes itself as a cross-ideological pressure group focused on national and youth issues rather than partisan politics.
What did Dipke urge BJP leaders to do?
Dipke urged BJP leaders to heed Mohan Bhagwat's statements on the Gen Z movement, warning that 'if they are not listening to their mentor, then it is quite problematic.' He also called on Bhagwat to personally engage with BJP leadership to align their public positions.
What is the significance of the Jantar Mantar protest mentioned?
The Jantar Mantar protest was a demonstration organised by CJP that drew citizens across ideological lines. Dipke cited it as evidence that unified civic pressure can influence government action, and used the alleged labels applied to protesters there — 'virus' and 'B team of terrorists' — to contrast with Bhagwat's more sympathetic framing of youth dissent.
