Who is Mary Millben? American singer and supporter of PM Modi who alleged that CJP receives funds from ‘select donors’ | Today’s news
On Wednesday, American singer Mary Millben raised allegations against the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) amid ongoing protests in Delhi and other parts of the country. Millben claimed that the political movement, CJP founded by Abhijeet Dipek, is funded by “select donors” from the United States.
Her comments came amid major demonstrations and agitations organized by the CJP, opposition parties and others against alleged irregularities in the election process. They are currently seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over the changes in Form 6 and the SIR process.
Mary Millben reacts to CJP protests
Mary Millben spoke to X and said that the CJP is supported by US donors whose aim is to foment chaos and unrest in the target countries.
“These select donors have a pattern globally – they target conservative global leaders, find a US-educated person in the country, radicalize them, send them back to the country and fund them to unleash chaos and destruction,” she wrote in a post on X.
“None of them have been successful but have affected the development and governance of the country. It’s time for a new voice in #India, born, brought up and educated on Indian soil, to RISE, organize and protest peacefully against the destructive spirit of the Roach Party. There should always be a counter movement to support democracy and freedom,” she added.
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Who is Mary Millben?
Mary Millben is an African-American singer, actress, and cultural ambassador who is best known for playing national anthems and patriotic music at diplomatic events.
Millben is a former White House appointee under President George W. Bush from 2006 to 2009. She has performed for five consecutive US presidents, from George W. Bush to Joe Biden.
In addition to her music career, Millben has also made headlines for her appearances at major political events and international gatherings.
Mary Millben and Prime Minister Modi
Millben is also known for providing public support to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on several different occasions.
In 2023, Mary Millben famously sang the Indian national anthem, Jan Gana Mana, during the official visit of US Prime Minister Modi to Washington, DC. At the event, she gained media attention by touching his feet in a viral gesture.
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Earlier this year, Millben congratulated Prime Minister Modi on completing 25 years in public service. On the occasion, she called him a “shining beacon of the Indian dream.”
In August, Millben drew attention again when she supported an event at Madison Square Garden featuring Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat in NYC. In a post on X, she criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and claimed that people were against the event because they opposed Prime Minister Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
In 2025, Millben called Prime Minister Modi a “good friend” while praising him as a leader in India. Recalling her experience meeting the Prime Minister, she said it was “memorable and inspiring”.
In addition, Mary Millben also commented on several other issues in India, including the farmers’ protests and the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA).
