‘Trusting the Constitution’: Cockroach Janta Party Founder Heads to India for Demonstration

Abhijeet Dipke Returns to India Ahead of Protest Demanding Dharmendra Pradhan’s Resignation

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke is returning to India on Friday as he prepares to launch a protest in Delhi seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in several major examinations.

Dipke, who has emerged as a vocal critic of the country’s examination system in recent months, announced his return through a post on X, saying he was placing his trust in the Constitution and the judiciary as he prepared for the campaign.

“Leaving my fate in the hands of the Constitution and the Judiciary, I am returning to India tomorrow. Will the Constitution allow me to peacefully protest? We shall see,” he wrote.

The planned protest is expected to centre around controversies linked to examinations such as NEET, CUET, CBSE and SSC GD. Dipke has argued that repeated allegations of paper leaks, technical glitches and administrative failures have undermined the confidence of students and raised serious questions about accountability.

Will Seek Permission for Jantar Mantar Protest

While supporters had initially planned to gather at Delhi airport to welcome him, Dipke urged them to stay away, saying the response to the campaign had been much larger than anticipated. In a video message, he said a large gathering at the airport could inconvenience travellers and security personnel.

“The overwhelming response from those who want the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan to our call to join us at Delhi Airport was beyond our imagination. It is not feasible for so many people to assemble at the airport as it would cause inconvenience to the public and the security forces. So please do not come to Delhi airport,” he said.

Instead, Dipke said his first stop after landing would be the Parliament Street Police Station, where he intends to formally seek permission to hold a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar.

“I will be going to the Parliament Street Police Station to seek permission directly for our peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar. We are law-abiding citizens and have to act responsibly. So please be mindful that nobody should create any kind of disturbance,” he said.

Raises Concerns Over Exam Controversies

Dipke has linked his campaign to concerns raised by students affected by controversies surrounding national-level examinations. Earlier this week, he claimed that more than one crore students had been impacted by issues relating to NEET, CBSE, CUET and SSC GD examinations.

According to him, the uncertainty created by repeated controversies has left many students anxious about their future and deserves accountability from those responsible for conducting the exams.

“Today, NEET’s 22 lakh students, CBSE’s 17 lakh students, CUET’s 16 lakh students and SSC GD’s 40 lakh students — more than one crore students whose lives have been mocked by the system. Because of this, students are very anxious and worried about their future. Someone has to take responsibility for this,” he said.

Dipke has repeatedly maintained that the Education Ministry must answer questions regarding the handling of examination-related issues and has called for greater accountability at the highest level.

Party Announces Spokespersons

Ahead of the proposed protest, the Cockroach Janta Party announced the appointment of three official spokespersons — Saurav Das, Vijeta Dahiya and Ashutosh Ranka. The move is being seen as an effort to strengthen the party’s public outreach as it seeks to draw attention to student concerns and examination-related controversies.

Dipke also acknowledged that his family, especially his parents, remains worried about the possibility of legal consequences following his return to India. However, he said he remains committed to pursuing the campaign through democratic and constitutional means.

With Dipke set to arrive in the national capital, attention is likely to focus on whether authorities grant permission for the proposed protest and how the government responds to the demands being raised by the campaign.