American singer Mary Millben on Wednesday (October 14, 2026) alleged that the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) was receiving funding from donors in the United States and said it was “not the time to be silent”.
In a post on X, Millben claimed that the CJP was backed by donors based in the United States and urged young Indians to rise and peacefully oppose what she described as the “disruptive spirit” of the Abhijeet Dipke-founded outfit. Mr. Dipke hit back: “Who gave foreign nationals the right to interfere in India’s internal affairs?”
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Who is Mary Millben?
An African-American singer and actor, Millben enjoys a significant following in India, particularly for her rendition of the national anthem and the devotional song Om Jai Jagdish Hare.
She sang Jana Gana Mana at an event in the United States during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit in 2023. Millben was among the prominent personalities who attended the ninth International Day of Yoga event at the United Nations Headquarters, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
A former White House presidential appointee during the administration of George W. Bush, Millben has performed for five consecutive U.S. Presidents: George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump during his first term, Joe Biden, and Donald Trump during his second term, according to her LinkedIn profile.
Millben is formally recognised as a cultural envoy of the United States Department of State and is regarded as a cultural ambassador for her work in cultural diplomacy, interfaith dialogue and advocacy of global inclusion.
She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Oklahoma, with a minor in political science, and has also pursued studies in Mandarin at universities in Xi’an, Kunming, Beijing and Shanghai.
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