Cockroach Janta Party Founder Abhijeet Dipke to Return to India for June 6 Protest in Delhi
By Samiccha Malik
New Delhi, 1st June 2026: Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has announced that he will return to India on June 6 to participate in a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy.
Dipke, a political communications strategist and former associate of the Aam Aadmi Party who is currently studying at Boston University in the United States, launched the Cockroach Janta Party on May 16, 2026.
The party gained widespread attention on social media after positioning itself as a platform representing unemployed youth and students. According to the organisation, it was formed in response to remarks attributed to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant during a court hearing, which sparked controversy and debate online. The Chief Justice later clarified that his comments had been taken out of context.
The party’s satirical branding and online campaign rapidly attracted public attention. CJP claims that its Instagram account gained millions of followers within days of its launch and that large numbers of people signed up as members and supporters.
The organisation has focused much of its campaign on alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, particularly the NEET paper leak case. Dipke has repeatedly called for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, alleging that examination-related controversies have adversely affected the futures of millions of students across the country.
The party also claims that more than six lakh people signed an online petition seeking the minister’s resignation.
The movement has faced legal and regulatory challenges in recent weeks. On May 21, the party’s primary account on social media platform X was withheld in India. According to reports, the action was taken under provisions of Section 69A of the Information Technology Act following directions issued through the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
Dipke has alleged that the party’s website was taken offline and that some of its social media accounts were hacked or suspended. He has also claimed that he received threats following the launch of the movement. These claims have been cited by his legal representatives in court proceedings.
The Delhi High Court has not granted immediate relief regarding the restoration of the party’s X account and has scheduled further hearings in the matter for July.
In a video message announcing his return, Dipke said he intends to participate in a peaceful demonstration at Jantar Mantar despite concerns expressed by his family and supporters.
The proposed protest is expected to focus on demands for greater accountability in examination administration and action over alleged paper leak incidents.
The Cockroach Janta Party has emerged as an unusual social media-driven political movement, combining satire with advocacy on issues affecting students and unemployed youth. Its rapid growth has generated significant public debate and attracted attention from political observers, legal authorities, and government agencies.
It remains to be seen how many people will participate in the June 6 protest and whether the movement will translate its online support into sustained public mobilisation.
