Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-convenor and spokesperson Saurav Das has invited several Opposition leaders, including Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien and CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas, to an exclusive Diwali party scheduled to be held on Saturday.
The gathering is expected to mark the first meeting between CJP leaders and a section of the Opposition, amid growing political engagement between the two sides.
Senior CJP leaders, including founder Abhijeet Dipke and Ashutosh Ranka, are also expected to attend the celebrations. Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh and a few other AAP leaders are likely to join the gathering.
A senior Left leader confirmed receiving an invitation and indicated that the event could also involve discussions on the current political situation.
The Diwali gathering comes amid growing indications of closer ties between the CJP and sections of the Opposition. Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has recently extended support to the outfit's leadership following the arrest of CJP activists Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka.
Gandhi had criticised their arrest after they attempted to stage a protest at Jantar Mantar, saying that peaceful demonstrations with the national flag should not be treated as a crime.
Responding to Gandhi's remarks, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke publicly thanked him for speaking up for the arrested leaders.
The political engagement gained further momentum when Dipke, on October 28, announced the CJP's support for the INDIA bloc's November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan.
The developments indicate a possible shift in the political relationship between the CJP and Opposition parties, with Saturday's Diwali gathering expected to provide an opportunity for further interaction.
