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Javed Akhtar's jibe at CJP protest critics: ‘Same intensity’ for political jalsas?

Abhijeet Dipke, who founded the CJP, had announced a nationwide agitation after a news report alleging dissent within the election commission emerged.

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Javed Akhtar's jibe at CJP protest critics: ‘Same intensity’ for political jalsas? Abhijeet Dipke, who founded the CJP, had announced a nationwide agitation after a news report alleging dissent within the election commission emerged. Updated on: Oct 2, 2026, 17:55:11 IST By HT News Desk Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link

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