Abhijeet Dipke Archives - National Times

28 Oct

Abhijeet Dipke Opposes Instagram Account Restrictions as Delhi HC Takes Up Ballot Campaign Petition

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Political activist Abhijeet Dipke has questioned the government's approach to restricting social media accounts, arguing that silencing online criticism will not resolve the concerns prompting people to speak out. His comments come amid a legal challenge over the blocking of an Instagram account associated with a campaign seeking the return of paper ballots in elections. Dipke, an activist with the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), shared his views on X on Wednesday. He argued that taking down posts and restricting accounts would not eliminate public dissatisfaction over issues such as governance, unemployment, examination paper leaks and infrastructure.…

16 Oct

Delhi Police Detains CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Before Tiranga March, Cites Section 163 Restrictions

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Delhi Police detained Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Friday, October 16, ahead of the organisation’s proposed ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ gathering at Central Park in Connaught Place. Dipke was reportedly detained while leaving the residence of NCP-SCP spokesperson Anish Gawande in New Delhi. The action followed police notices warning Dipke against organising the proposed gathering in an area where prohibitory orders were in force. The police cited Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which allows authorities to issue orders to prevent potential disturbances and threats to public order. According to the…

11 Oct

Abhijeet Dipke, Two Others Preventively Arrested by Delhi Police, Released on Bond

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Delhi Police on October 10 carried out preventive arrests of Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das under Sections 126 and 170 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). According to an official police statement, all prescribed legal procedures were followed, and the three individuals were produced before the Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) Court in Delhi Cantonment on October 11. The court released them after a surety bond of ₹50,000 was furnished, requiring them to maintain peace and good behaviour for a period of one year. Police described the action as preventive in nature. However, the…

10 Oct

CJP Chief Abhijeet Dipke Stopped by Delhi Police Aboard Flight at IGI Airport

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke was reportedly taken into police custody for questioning at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after arriving in the capital, as authorities tightened security ahead of the party’s planned demonstration at Jantar Mantar. Police personnel boarded the aircraft shortly after it landed and approached Dipke inside the cabin. The encounter led to a brief exchange in which the CJP founder challenged the officers to arrest him, while the police asked him to cooperate, saying their action did not amount to an arrest. The incident comes amid restrictions imposed by Delhi…

28 Sep

Abhijeet Dipke Questions LPU Security After Campus Chaos

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Phagwara (Gurpreet Singh): Questions over campus security at Lovely Professional University (LPU) have surfaced following unrest on the university premises, with Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke urging the Punjab Police to investigate how people from outside the institution were allegedly able to enter the campus. In a post on X, Dipke said the responsibility for the disruption should not be placed entirely on students. He claimed that outsiders had entered the university and contributed to the disorder on campus. Dipke also raised concerns about the safety of female students, saying several students had reportedly expressed fear and a sense…

12 Aug

Cockroach Janata Party Announces ‘Season 2’ of Jantar Mantar Agitation Amid Political Pressure Allegations

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The founder of the Cockroach Janata Party, Abhijeet Dipke, announced that the organization is preparing to initiate a fresh wave of public demonstrations, framing the upcoming campaign as "Season 2 of Jantar Mantar". Speaking at a public gathering, Dipke shared that the decision follows sustained encouragement and inquiries across social media platforms following the group's previous extended protest movement in New Delhi. During his address, Dipke alleged that the organization encountered systemic obstacles and political interference while attempting to secure a venue for a scheduled volunteers' meeting in the national capital. He claimed that several hall…

26 Jul

Abhijeet Dipke Says CJP’s Fight Will Continue, Thanks Supporters After 37-Day Student Agitation

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has expressed gratitude to supporters across the country following the conclusion of the organisation's 37-day protest over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, saying the movement has only entered its next phase rather than coming to an end. In a video message released after the protest was withdrawn, Dipke reflected on the emotional and physical toll of the month-long campaign, describing it as one of the most challenging periods of his life. He said the movement demanded constant planning, coordination and resilience from every member of the team. For…

25 Jul

CJP Chief Abhijeet Dipke Refuses to Clear Jantar Mantar Until Suicide Compensation and Police Action Demands Met

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Cockroach Janta Party Founding President Abhijeet Dipke has affirmed that the ongoing demonstration at Delhi's Jantar Mantar will continue unabated, despite the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Addressing press members and fellow agitators at the protest venue, Dipke stressed that while the minister's departure addresses a fundamental concern, the broader agitation will persist under democratic norms until full accountability and financial restitution are achieved for affected families. Outlining the movement's remaining priorities, Dipke presented two non-negotiable demands to the central government. He insisted on an immediate compensation of one crore rupees for every family…

25 Jul

Abhijeet Dipke Says He Has Typhoid, Vows CJP Protest Will Continue Until Education Minister Resigns

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has revealed that he has been diagnosed with typhoid but asserted that his health condition will not weaken the ongoing nationwide movement over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak controversy. In a video message shared on social media, Dipke said he is undergoing treatment and receiving intravenous (IV) medication twice a day while continuing to monitor the protest. Dipke informed supporters that medical tests confirmed he was suffering from typhoid after several days of illness. He said doctors have placed him on treatment, including daily IV drips, but insisted that…

24 Jul

PM Modi Assures Strict Legislation as CJP Escalates Nationwide Protests Over NEET Leak

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a late-night video message addressing the growing public outcry over examination irregularities, promising swift legislative action and the establishment of fast-track courts to prosecute those responsible for paper leaks. Acknowledging that paper leaks affect millions of students and their families, the Prime Minister revealed that a draft bill providing for stringent punishment has been prepared and will be discussed during the upcoming Cabinet meeting before being introduced in Parliament during the ongoing monsoon session. The Prime Minister’s address highlighted recent government measures, noting that law enforcement agencies have arrested key culprits…