Cockroach Janta Party leader Abhijeet Dipke lands in Delhi

Cockroach Janta Party leader Abhijeet Dipke in Delhi on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

Mr. Dipke asked the public to meet him at Jantar Mantar to protest. Mr Dipke first went to Sansad Marg police station to seek permission for a protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

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“Permission has been obtained for the protest demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan,” Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das said on X. “Everyone, proceed directly to Jantar Mantar,” said Mr. Das. “Do not go to Parliament Street. Please come directly to Jantar Mantar.”

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has reached Delhi and is likely to head to the protest site soon.

Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who expressed support for the protest, said she would go on a six-week fast if Mr. Dipke was arrested.

In a post on X, Mr. Dipke expressed his excitement at meeting fans at Jantar Mantar, encouraging them to bring a book and the national flag. He also called on participants to “give flowers to police personnel as a sign of compassion and gratitude”, emphasizing that the movement should be led by “love and peace”. “I have landed. I look forward to meeting you all at Jantar Mantar. Don’t forget to carry a book and our Tiranga! Offer flowers to the policemen as a token of compassion and gratitude. We must lead this movement with love and peace!” he said.

The protest was organized by CJP, a youth-led online movement demanding accountability for alleged irregularities in exams and recruitment tests, including NEET, CBSE, CUET and SSC exams.

The demonstration, planned to be held at Jantar Mantar, is expected to be the group’s first significant field action after receiving significant support on social media in recent weeks.

Mr. Wangchuk encouraged the young participants to keep the peace and cooperate with the authorities. He advised protesters to carry only essential items such as water bottles and cellphones and encouraged them to bring flowers. He also stated that people carrying weapons or suspicious objects should be reported to the police immediately.

Security was increased in the capital before the protest. Police officials stated that additional personnel have been deployed at Indira Gandhi International Airport, border entry points and other sensitive points.

(with PTI inputs)