RJD MP Manoj Jha denies funding the Cockroach Janta Party
A venue letter he wrote for a CJP press conference went viral; he and the CJP say there is no funding link.
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A letter from RJD MP Manoj Jha asking the Constitution Club to give space to journalist Saurav Das, the CJP chief spokesperson, for a press conference spread online and prompted claims that Jha was funding the movement.Sources:1Deccan Herald2The Sunday Guardian
Jha denied any funding or political ties and said he had only helped secure a venue. Saurav Das said no politician is associated with the CJP.Sources:1Deccan Herald2The Sunday Guardian
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Who is involved
- Manoj JhaWrote the venue letter; denies fundingRJD Member of ParliamentSources:1Deccan Herald
- Saurav DasSaid no politician is associated with the CJPCo-Convener, Cockroach Janta PartySources:1Deccan Herald
- Cockroach Janta PartySubject of the claimsYouth-led protest movement in IndiaSources:1Deccan Herald
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Manoj Jha⟶Cockroach Janta Party
Online speculation after his venue letter went viral. Jha and the CJP both deny any funding link.Sources:1Deccan Herald2The Sunday Guardian
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