Paul Thomas

HR Consultant by Profession

[Akshay Marathe @AkshayMarathe]

Abhijeet Dipke has risen to the occasion in a way that literally no one expected him to. With a page of 22 million + followers, the choice of cashing out as an influencer was the easiest choice to make.

Instead, he read the writings on the wall, heard the voice of the cockroaches, and has embarked on a historic journey to build humongous youth pressure against the Modi government.

One often wonders what it takes to be a mass leader, and watching Abhijeet go makes me realize - it takes strong intuition, the ability to understand the moment, and the insane energy of a man on a mission.

On 15th May, exactly one month ago, he was sleeping on his sister’s couch in the US, applying for jobs in the US. In less than 30 days, his life has turned upside down.

He flew out from the US on the night of 4th June, travelled 24 hours to arrive in Delhi on the morning of 6th June.

He spent the full day protesting at Jantar Mantar, fighting jet lag and 45 degree C heat.

That same night he flew to Mumbai. Drove to pick up his parents who he had shifted to a friend’s home for their safety. They drove all night to arrive at Aurangabad on the morning of 7th June.

Abhijeet regrouped, consulted with his supporters across the country and in the next 2 days planned the nationwide protests led by CJP against the Education Minister.

In just 3 days, he left for Pune on 10th June, conducted two press conferences and one massive protest rally on 11th June.

That same night he flew to Lucknow and arrived around 3 AM of 12th June. After addressing a student protest in Lucknow, he needed to get to Amritsar by the next afternoon.

Without a direct flight or connection available, he drove overnight from Lucknow to Amritsar, his car broken down during the ride and then he rented a taxi and arrived in Amritsar a few hours before his protest on 13th June.

Early the next morning he left for Bengaluru, spent the first half of the day traveling and arrived in the evening of 14th June to address a huge protest rally in the city.

Late tonight he will arrive in Jaipur and lead the protest tomorrow, 15th June afternoon in the pink city.

On 16th June, he will be in Nagpur to lead a CJP protest.

And it’s all being done to mobilize the youth of India to come to Delhi on 20th June to demand the Education Minister’s resignation.

Nobody knows what will happen next, but one thing is for sure - Abhijeet’s ability to create a movement from nothing in one month shows what is possible and what he’s capable of with more time and resources and organization at his command.

[Paul Thomas @paulthomasml]

@BharatChandana1 @sharma_views Modi-Pak-Biryani-Uninvited.. why?

[Kallol Bhattacherjee @janusmyth]

Perhaps first time in history that Hellfire missiles were used on Indian civilians. This quad partner is amazing.

[Cockroach is Back @Cockroachisback]

CJP Founder @abhijeet_dipke asks students to commit that we will never engage in Hindu-Muslim politics in the future.

He says the country has been left behind even as the world moves forward in AI, semiconductors and clean energy because of this backward politics.

[Paul Thomas @paulthomasml]

Under PM Modi, India's influence on the world stage appears to be weakening. Our country requires a strong and educated leader to restore our global stature.

[Arvind Kejriwal @ArvindKejriwal]

PM Modi is saying 'thank you' to Trump.

Thank you for exactly what? For attacking ships with Indians on board and killing Indian nationals? The situation has become hopelessly embarrassing for our country now.

Modi ji has completely surrendered India's sovereignty, pride and the lives of its citizens to Trump. India needs a strong Prime Minister. Trump cannot be allowed to do whatever he pleases with our country and our people.

[Arvind Kejriwal @ArvindKejriwal]

PM Modi is saying 'thank you' to Trump.

Thank you for exactly what? For attacking ships with Indians on board and killing Indian nationals? The situation has become hopelessly embarrassing for our country now.

Modi ji has completely surrendered India's sovereignty, pride and the lives of its citizens to Trump. India needs a strong Prime Minister. Trump cannot be allowed to do whatever he pleases with our country and our people.

[Pablo Chaterji @pablochaterji]

Right now, the best advice I can give you as an automotive journalist is to stop buying new cars and bikes, until this #ethanol mess is sorted out. OEMs are too scared to say anything to the government, so this will be one way of pressurising them as well.

[Arvind Kejriwal @ArvindKejriwal]

The cockroach movement is an expression of huge anger and frustration experienced by the youth of this country. Rather than terming them anti-national, Modi govt shud address their issues. AAP supports their demands. The Prime Minister must sack the education minister immediately.

[Paul Thomas @paulthomasml]

@mvnikeshkumar Advice from a boomer uncle.

[Dhruv Rathee @dhruv_rathee]

Remember this if you are protesting tomorrow!

#CJP #6thJune

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[Paul Thomas @paulthomasml]

@dpradhanbjp @narendramodi Time to resign

[Sonam Wangchuk @Wangchuk66]

CALLING AUTOMATION ENGINEERS...
for Ice Stupa Automation Hackathon

#hackathon #hial #icestupaproject #automation #climatesolutions

[Paul Thomas @paulthomasml]

@PKakkar_ The new 3 language policy is badly hurting our children. Children who choose French over hindi are suffering. Language should be by choice.

[👑Che_ಕೃಷ್ಣ🇮🇳💛❤️ @ChekrishnaCk]

Guess who is standing next to Rajesh Mehta.

It's our Mahamanav.

From Asaram Bapu to latest Rajesh Exports owner Rajesh Mehta.

Bro has Puraani Naatha

#Sebi #LIC

[Paul Thomas @paulthomasml]

@drshamamohd @Saurabh_MLAgk Btw where were the Congress leaders? Oh forgot ..congress doesn't exist in Delhi

[Vijaita Singh @vijaita]

An enumerator from Rajasthan told The Hindu on condition of anonymity, “In the mobile app, if we enter that a household has a tin roof, we are asked by our superiors to change it to concrete. Are we supposed to lie? Similarly, if the house does not have a toilet and occupants are defecating in the open, we are told to check if there is a toilet nearby, even that of a neighbour or a relative, which they may be using occasionally or even a public urinal. Then the entry can be changed from ‘open defecation’ to having access to a toilet.”

[Paul Thomas @paulthomasml]

@AbyChackoNgp Yes. Someone from INDIA alliance. Manoj Jha

[Paul Thomas @paulthomasml]

@Kachnarr @MarioNawfal NOC for running Hotels & Restaurants in delhi is issued by MCD. Modi's corrupt party is running the MCD for 15 yrs

[Paul Thomas @paulthomasml]

@MarioNawfal And the modi govt already placed the blame on the people who died. And this isn't the first time.