Student Movement Leader Undergoing Treatment, Reaffirms Commitment to Nationwide Peaceful Agitation
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has revealed that he has been diagnosed with typhoid but said his illness will not affect the ongoing nationwide movement demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
In a video message shared on social media on Saturday, Dipke said he had been unwell for the past few days and is currently undergoing medical treatment. Despite his health condition, he thanked supporters across the country for continuing peaceful demonstrations and expressed confidence that the movement would achieve its objective.
The development comes as the CJP-led protest over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations continues to gain attention following activist Sonam Wangchuk’s recently concluded 26-day hunger strike.
Dipke Confirms Typhoid Diagnosis
Addressing supporters through a video message, Dipke said medical reports had confirmed that he was suffering from typhoid.
He informed supporters that he is currently receiving treatment, including daily intravenous (IV) medication, while continuing to monitor the progress of the movement.
Despite his illness, Dipke assured protesters that the campaign would continue uninterrupted and urged supporters to maintain peaceful demonstrations across the country.
He also thanked volunteers and student activists for expanding the movement and keeping the protests active during his recovery.
Protest to Continue Until Pradhan’s Resignation
Dipke reiterated that the CJP’s primary demand remains unchanged the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
According to him, sustained peaceful protests will continue until the government addresses the movement’s concerns and accepts responsibility for alleged irregularities in the examination system.
He congratulated supporters for turning the campaign into a nationwide movement and expressed confidence that continued public participation would strengthen their demands.
The CJP has consistently maintained that accountability at the ministerial level is essential for restoring trust in India’s competitive examination system.
What Is the CJP Demanding?
The student-led organisation launched its movement over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, including the NEET paper leak controversy.
Its key demands include:
- Greater accountability in the examination system.
- Comprehensive reforms in recruitment and entrance examinations.
- Action against those responsible for alleged paper leaks.
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The organisation has also emphasised that all demonstrations should remain peaceful while seeking institutional reforms.
Sonam Wangchuk’s Support
The movement received national attention after activist and educator Sonam Wangchuk joined the protest on June 28 and began an indefinite hunger strike in solidarity with students.
Wangchuk concluded his 26-day fast earlier this week after receiving written assurances from the Central Government.
According to Wangchuk, the Centre committed to:
- Not initiating legal action against peaceful protesters.
- Discussing examination reforms and accountability in Parliament.
- Positively considering compensation for families of students who allegedly died by suicide following the NEET controversy.
While Wangchuk has ended his hunger strike, the CJP has clarified that its broader movement remains active.
Jantar Mantar Protest Continues
Following Wangchuk’s decision to end his fast, the CJP reaffirmed that its demonstration at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi will continue.
The organisation believes that the assurances provided by the Centre represent only one step in addressing student concerns and insists that its core political demand has yet to be fulfilled.
Student supporters continue to participate in peaceful protests while calling for transparency, accountability, and reforms in India’s examination process.
Outlook
Abhijeet Dipke’s health update comes at a crucial stage in the ongoing student movement.
Although he is currently receiving treatment for typhoid, the CJP leadership has indicated that organisational activities and protests will continue without interruption.
With Parliament expected to discuss examination reforms and the Centre proposing stronger legal measures against paper leaks, attention now shifts to whether policy changes and political negotiations can address the concerns raised by protesting students.
For now, the CJP has made it clear that its peaceful agitation will continue until it sees concrete action on its principal demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
