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American Singer Mary Millben Accuses U.S. Donors of Funding Indian Opposition Party
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Core Allegations and Call to Action
She claimed the money is intended to “start chaos and destruction” and to undermine India’s governance.
Background & Context
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), founded by activist Abhijeet Dipke, has been leading protests in New Delhi demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Demonstrations have been staged at Jantar Mantar, prompting police restrictions under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). Several CJP members, including Dipke, have been detained and placed in judicial custody for alleged breaches of peace bonds.
Data & Statistics
- Narendra Modi has been in public life for 25 years, serving as Prime Minister for 12 years and elected to three consecutive terms.
- The CJP announced a mobilisation plan for supporters at Jantar Mantar on October 10 (scheduled).
Official Statements & Responses
- Abhijeet Dipke rejected the foreign-funding allegation, stating that any overseas money entering CJP activities would reflect a failure of the Union Home Ministry.
- BJP president Nitin Nabin and MP Nishikant Dubey publicly accused the CJP and opposition leaders of attempting to destabilise India with foreign backing, echoing Millben’s concerns.
- No response has been recorded from Union Home Minister Amit Shah or any U.S. donor organization.
Criticism & Opposition
BJP officials have framed the CJP’s activities as a threat to national stability, linking the protests to alleged external interference. Their statements amplify the narrative that foreign donors are seeking to “disrupt” India’s democratic process.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
All sources note that Millben did not identify the alleged donors nor provide documentary evidence. donors to the CJP. Consequently, the funding claim remains an attributed allegation without corroboration.
Verbatim Quotes
- “To all the beautiful young patriots in India: This is not the time to be silent,” — Mary Millben
- “I want to tell Narendra Modi that if you want to impose emergency in the country, then do it officially.” — Abhijeet Dipke, accused CJP founder
Timeline
- October 10 – CJP plans to mobilise supporters at Jantar Mantar (scheduled).
- October 14, 2026 – News18 publishes a detailed account of Millben’s statements and the surrounding protests (occurred).
The episode illustrates a contested political narrative in which an American public figure’s allegation of foreign financing intersects with domestic protests over electoral integrity, while official Indian responses focus on security and political stability.