A women’s rights activist named Barkha Trehan has taken responsibility for throwing ink at Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, during a public gathering at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on July 18. Trehan, who leads the Purush Aayog and advocates for men’s rights, stated that her action was a direct response to what she described as an insult to Lord Ram, which she alleged occurred when Dipke laughed during a remark made on stage.
In a public statement following the event, Trehan identified herself as the individual involved and expressed strong personal conviction. She described herself as a devout Hindu who felt deeply offended by the alleged incident. Trehan emphasized that her gesture served as a form of protest and indicated she felt no remorse, concluding with expressions of national and religious pride.
The disruption took place while Dipke was addressing protesters assembled at Jantar Mantar. The gathering focused on various concerns, including reported irregularities in the NEET examination and related issues. Trehan approached the stage area during his speech and threw the ink, briefly halting proceedings.
Onlookers and supporters promptly intervened to restrain her, after which police escorted Trehan from the location. Reports indicated no injuries resulted from the incident.
The event has generated considerable discussion on social media platforms. Some users supported Trehan’s actions as a defense of religious sentiments, while others expressed disapproval of the method used to interrupt a public speech and raised questions about her background and intentions.
Neither Dipke nor his party organization issued an immediate detailed response to Trehan’s statement.
The episode highlights tensions that can arise during public protests when religious sensitivities intersect with political discourse. Such incidents often draw attention to the challenges of maintaining order and respecting diverse viewpoints in open forums. Authorities typically respond by ensuring participant safety and investigating disturbances to uphold public conduct standards.