Senior Advocate and former Solicitor General of India Harish Salve has reportedly raised concerns over the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) movement, alleging possible foreign funding and external interference behind certain protests in India. He questioned whether forces seeking to create political instability in the country could be operating from outside India.

Salve Draws Parallels with Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh

According to media reports, Salve referred to political developments in Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh while questioning whether similar attempts to create instability could be made in India. He raised concerns about the possible role of external forces and the need to examine the circumstances surrounding such protests.

These remarks have brought renewed attention to the question of foreign interference in domestic political movements.

Questions Raised Over Funding of CJP Movement

The CJP movement has recently attracted attention in Delhi. Leaders associated with the movement have demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and raised concerns over the deletion of names from electoral rolls.

Amid the controversy, questions have also been raised about the movement’s financial sources. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has previously stated that the organisation’s funds come from contributions made by him and his friends. He has also denied receiving financial assistance from any major industrialist.

No Official Confirmation of Foreign Funding

The allegations concerning foreign funding and external interference must be distinguished from established facts. In July 2026, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson reportedly stated that there was no information to share on the issue.

No conclusive official finding confirming the allegations of foreign funding has been identified in the reports cited in connection with the controversy.

Salve’s reported remarks have renewed debate over the funding of political movements and the possibility of foreign interference in India’s domestic affairs. Any conclusion regarding the source of funds or the involvement of external actors would require supporting evidence and official verification.