New Delhi, August 1, 2026 — Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) founding president Abhijeet Dipke has questioned the FIR registered against a Noida woman for allegedly using abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a protest. He asked why similar action is not being taken against BJP leaders and social media users accused of making objectionable remarks in the past.
What Dipke said
In a video posted on X, Dipke said he was aware of the case against the woman but challenged the lack of comparable action in other instances. He argued that using abusive language should not automatically be treated as a criminal offence.
“If cases are being filed for abusive remarks, when will those from the BJP IT cell, who have persistently used offensive language towards women online, be held accountable?” Dipke asked.
He also cited past statements by BJP officials, including MPs and a chief minister, and asked why similar legal action was not pursued against them.
“Do we have two separate laws—one for the youth of this country and one for BJP members? Using bad language is not a crime,” he said.
Dipke added that such conduct should be addressed through counselling or public censure, not criminal prosecution. He claimed that if cases were to be registered solely for abusive language, many would have to be filed against BJP IT cell members and some BJP leaders over their past remarks.
Background: FIR against Noida woman
The FIR comes after a complaint by a Ghaziabad resident against Ruchika Singh, who allegedly used offensive and objectionable language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar on July 23.
A Zero FIR was initially registered at the Expressway Police Station in Noida. Police said the case will be transferred to the Parliament Street Police Station in New Delhi for further investigation.
The woman is booked under Sections 352 (intentional insult to provoke breach of peace), 353(1) (statements conducing to public mischief) and 356(1) (defamation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Pattern of selective action allegations
Dipke’s comments tap into a long-standing debate over selective enforcement of hate speech and defamation laws. Courts and activists have repeatedly asked why FIRs are swiftly registered against some protesters and critics, while similar or stronger alleged remarks by ruling party figures often do not lead to immediate police action.
Previous petitions in the Delhi High Court and other forums have sought FIRs against BJP leaders for alleged hate speeches, but many have been dismissed on procedural grounds or for lack of prior government sanction.
What to watch next
- How Delhi Police proceeds with the investigation into the Noida woman’s case
- Whether Dipke or CJP files any formal complaint or petition seeking action against BJP IT cell members or leaders
- If this row fuels a wider political debate over “two sets of laws” and equal application of criminal provisions in hate speech and defamation cases
