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'Since when is abusing a crime?': What CJP said on FIR over girl's remarks against PM Modi

From Hindustan Times · () English

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  • The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) questioned an FIR filed against a woman for allegedly abusing Prime Minister Modi.
  • CJP stated that using abusive language should not be a criminal offense and criticized the misuse of the justice system.
  • CJP also questioned why similar action is not taken against BJP leaders and IT cell members accused of using objectionable language.

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has strongly criticized the registration of an FIR against a woman in Noida for allegedly using abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a protest. CJP spokesperson Saurav Das argued that while abusive language is condemnable, it should not be treated as a criminal offense.

Since when has using abusive language become a criminal offense in this country?

โ€” Saurav DasCJP spokesperson Saurav Das questioned the criminalization of abusive language.

Das alleged that such FIRs are filed to 'single out' individuals and 'make an example of them.' He questioned the use of criminal justice machinery for speech that does not incite violence. "Since when has using abusive language become a criminal offense in this country?" Das asked, pointing out that many Members of Parliament face criminal charges without consequence.

This is utterly condemnable. I once again appeal to the government and its police machinery to stop harassing the youth. Stop targeting young people in this way, and leave this girl alone.

โ€” Saurav DasSaurav Das appealed to the government to stop targeting young people.

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke echoed these concerns, questioning the selective application of law. He asked why similar action was not taken against BJP leaders and IT cell members who have allegedly used objectionable language against women online for years. Dipke highlighted that many such social media users openly identify with the BJP and have been followed by the Prime Minister himself, yet face no legal repercussions for their language.

If you are registering cases for abusing, when will cases be registered against those BJP IT cell people who have been using abusive language for women online for years?

โ€” Abhijeet DipkeCJP founder Abhijeet Dipke questioned the selective enforcement of laws.
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Originally published by Hindustan Times. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.