RSS Leader Atul Limaye Calls For Study Of CJP Movement, Warns Against 'Grammar Of Anarchy'

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Joint General Secretary Atul Limaye has urged young people to undertake an in-depth study of the recent "Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement," arguing that understanding its organisational structure, ideological foundations and support network is essential. Speaking at an event organised by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Limaye said youth should examine social movements beyond their immediate demands and analyse the processes, methodologies and institutions that shape them.

During his address, Limaye traced the evolution of the CJP movement, stating that it began as an online initiative launched by founder Abhijeet Dipke before expanding into a nationwide campaign. According to him, the movement gained significant momentum only after a sit-in protest began at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on June 20. He claimed that several organisations associated with student activism, human rights, tribal issues, women's rights, minority groups, labour, farmers, environmental causes, journalism and legal aid became involved, raising questions about the coordination and ideological direction of the campaign.

The RSS leader argued that analysing speeches, slogans and the backgrounds of participants was necessary to understand the movement's objectives. He questioned how what he described as a student-led protest evolved into a broader political movement and alleged that Left-wing student organisations, including the All India Students' Association (AISA) and the Students' Federation of India (SFI), played an active role. Limaye also referred to concerns about alleged anti-Hindu and anti-national voices associated with the protests, although he did not present evidence to substantiate those claims during his address.

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Limaye linked his remarks to broader ideological debates, referring to Italian thinker Antonio Gramsci's theory of cultural hegemony and warning against what he described as attempts to challenge democratic institutions through sustained narrative-building and mass mobilisation.

Citing Dr B.R. Ambedkar's final speech in the Constituent Assembly on November 25, 1949, he recalled Ambedkar's warning against unconstitutional methods of protest, describing them as the "Grammar of Anarchy." Limaye said India's youth should instead be guided by values of patriotism, service, social responsibility and constructive nation-building through continuous engagement and leadership development.

The remarks drew a sharp response from CPI(M) MP V. Sivadasan, who criticised the RSS and rejected Limaye's assertions. Sivadasan accused the organisation of having opposed India's freedom movement and argued that the protests at Jantar Mantar were driven by concerns over examination paper leaks and the state of the education sector.

Sivadasan said students were demanding greater public investment in education and highlighted reports of student suicides linked to examination-related issues, maintaining that the movement reflected genuine public concerns rather than the ideological motives alleged by the RSS leader.

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