- Abhijeet Dipke released his first video message after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) ended its 37-day protest.
- He described the campaign as “just the beginning” and said the CJP still has a long journey ahead.
- Dipke thanked thousands of supporters who joined demonstrations at Jantar Mantar during the movement.
- He revealed he was recovering from typhoid and fever, which prevented him from thanking everyone in person.
- The CJP withdrew its protest after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned and the government accepted several of the group’s demands.
- Dipke also acknowledged critics, saying constructive feedback helped improve the movement throughout the protest.
After the end of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest and the resignation of former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has released a video message describing the development as only the beginning of a larger movement.
Speaking in a video shared on his X account, Dipke said that while the protest has concluded, the organisation’s mission is far from over. He also expressed gratitude to thousands of supporters who participated in the demonstrations over the past several weeks.
‘Just the beginning,’ says Abhijeet Dipke
Reflecting on the protest, Dipke said he finally experienced a sense of relief after weeks of uncertainty.
“I could go to sleep and wake up in my bedroom without thinking about what to do next or what would happen till evening,” he said in the video, describing the past 37 days as “really, really difficult.”
However, he stressed that the conclusion of the protest should not be viewed as the end of the campaign.
“The Cockroach Janta Party has a long way to go. This is just the beginning.”
Protest ended after government’s response
The CJP had launched a nationwide campaign demanding accountability over the NEET paper leak. Protesters held Dharmendra Pradhan responsible and sought his resignation along with other demands.
Following Pradhan’s resignation and the government’s acceptance of several key demands, the CJP announced that it was withdrawing its protest.
Dipke thanks supporters and critics
Dipke thanked the thousands of people who stood with the movement during the 37-day protest, acknowledging that many supporters had remained at Jantar Mantar throughout the campaign.
He also revealed that he was suffering from typhoid and fever, which prevented him from personally thanking everyone at the protest site after the movement concluded.
Addressing supporters, he said he appreciated everyone who contributed to the campaign and praised their commitment.
At the same time, Dipke acknowledged that criticism also played an important role. According to him, constructive questions and feedback helped strengthen the movement and improve its approach during the protest.
Who is Abhijeet Dipke?
Abhijeet Dipke founded the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in May as a satirical initiative. Over the following weeks, it evolved into a youth-led protest movement that attracted significant participation, particularly from students and young people.
Supporters, who referred to themselves as “cockroaches,” gathered at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar to press for action over the NEET paper leak and demand accountability from the government.
FAQs
Why did Abhijeet Dipke release a video message?
He shared the video after the CJP protest ended, thanking supporters and saying the movement has only begun despite achieving some of its immediate demands.
Why did the CJP end its protest?
The protest was withdrawn after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned and the government accepted several demands raised by the organisation.
What did Abhijeet Dipke say about the future of CJP?
Dipke said the Cockroach Janta Party has a “long way to go” and described the recent developments as “just the beginning.”
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