‘I resign as MP CM’: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke’s satirical letter after Balaghat heckling
I resign as MP CM: Satirical letter follows Balaghat child deaths
Theindiapostdaily.com – “I resign as MP CM” was the central line in a satirical letter posted by Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), after the deaths of more than 30 tribal children in Madhya Pradesh’s Balaghat district in recent months. The post criticised the BJP-led state government and questioned its handling of public services for tribal communities.
Dipke shared the message on X on Sunday, presenting it as if it were a resignation letter written by the Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister to the Governor. Through the satire, he argued that the deaths demanded accountability from the highest level of the state administration.
“I hereby resign as the Chief Minister of MP with immediate effect. I thank Hon’ble PM @narendramodi ji for giving me the opportunity to serve the people of MP, an opportunity in which I have clearly failed.”
Satirical post questions healthcare and compensation
In the letter, Dipke said a chief minister should not continue in office after so many tribal children had died. He linked the deaths to an alleged failure to provide timely medical care and support, saying some of the children may have been saved with better access to treatment.
The “I resign as MP CM” post also targeted the compensation announced for the families. The amount was initially set at ₹2 lakh for each child and was later increased to ₹4 lakh following protests by members of the tribal community.
“My conscience does not allow me to continue occupying this chair after the deaths of more than 30 Tribal children in Balaghat. As Chief Minister, I accept responsibility for failing to provide them with the timely medical care and support they needed.”
Dipke questioned whether the revised compensation would have been considered adequate if the children had belonged to ministers or MLAs. The comparison was used to argue that the response had not reflected equal urgency or value for tribal lives.
Water, hospitals and schools raised in Balaghat criticism
The satirical letter extended beyond the immediate health crisis. Dipke referred to overcrowded hospitals, unsafe drinking water and inadequate nutrition in Balaghat, where monsoon-related infectious diseases have been cited in connection with the deaths.
He also questioned claims surrounding the Har Ghar Nal Yojna, saying some tribal households in parts of Balaghat still rely on river water for drinking. According to the post, safe drinking water is closely tied to children’s health in areas with limited medical facilities.
“While our Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi ji, aka Vishwaguru, has declared the success of providing tap water to households under the Har Ghar Nal Yojna, Tribal families in parts of Balaghat still depend on river water for drinking, putting their health at risk.”
Education featured in the criticism as well. Dipke cited a Balaghat village where around 75 children, from Anganwadi pupils to Class 5 students, attend classes in a single classroom. He said local tribal residents had repeatedly sought a proper school building without an adequate response.
Figures cited on tribal welfare in Madhya Pradesh
While framing the “I resign as MP CM” letter, Dipke cited broader figures to argue that the Balaghat deaths were part of longer-running shortcomings in services for tribal communities. He referred to government data showing 55,795 tribal households in Madhya Pradesh without electricity.
He also cited NCRB figures stating that Madhya Pradesh accounted for 32% of crimes against Scheduled Tribes in India. In addition, he referred to child nutrition data placed before the Vidhan Sabha, which showed more than 5.41 lakh children classified as underweight and over 1.36 lakh registered as malnourished.
Dipke’s post connected healthcare, nutrition, water and schooling, arguing that these issues shape the wellbeing and future of children in tribal areas. The letter said nearly 21 years of BJP governments in Madhya Pradesh since 2003 had not ensured safe water, adequate healthcare or quality education for many tribal families.
FAQ: Balaghat child deaths and the satirical letter
Who wrote the “I resign as MP CM” letter?
The satirical letter was posted by Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janata Party. It was not an actual resignation by the Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister.
What issues did the letter raise?
The post raised concerns about the deaths of tribal children in Balaghat, access to medical care, compensation, drinking water, nutrition, hospitals and school infrastructure.
What compensation was announced for affected families?
The compensation was initially ₹2 lakh per child and was later raised to ₹4 lakh after protests by members of the tribal community.