'Sick Leave During Protest': CJP Leader Abhijeet Dipke Takes A Break From Protest Due To Illness; Internet Splits Over His Post

Published 23 July 2026 · health

'Sick Leave During Protest': CJP Leader Abhijeet Dipke Takes A Break From Protest Due To Illness; Internet Splits Over His Post Written By, Last Updated

'Sick Leave During Protest': CJP Leader Abhijeet Dipke Takes A Break From Protest Due To Illness; Internet Splits Over His Post Written By, Last Updated: July 23, 2026, 16:07 IST The CJP leader said he had been battling fever and body pain for several days and would return to the Jantar Mantar protest by evening, prompting a flood of reactions online. 'Sick Leave During Protest': CJP Leader Abhijeet Dipke Takes A Break From Protest Due To Illness; Internet Splits Over His Post As the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar continues to dominate headlines, another social media post from one of its prominent faces has gone viral. Abhijeet Dipke took to X to inform supporters that he would not be present at the protest site for part of the day because he had been unwell for the past few days. “I’ve been down with a fever and severe body pain for the last few days, but I’ve been pushing through with painkillers. My apologies if you don’t see me at Jantar Mantar today. I need to get a few hours of rest and recover. Will be back at the protest site by evening." The post quickly gained traction, with social media users divided between wishing him well and criticising his decision to step away from the protest.

Supporters urged him to prioritise his health. One user wrote, “You don’t need to apologize, mate. And please take care of your health – it’s a long battle ahead." Another added, “The way I have seen this man brave a fever that would break most of our spirits and still demand to go back to Jantar Mantar is so damn inspiring." I’ve been down with a fever and severe body pain for the last few days, but I’ve been pushing through with painkillers.My apologies if you don’t see me at Jantar Mantar today. I need to get a few hours of rest and recover. Will be back at the protest site by evening. — Abhijeet Dipke (@abhijeet_dipke) July 23, 2026 Others, however, were far less sympathetic. One comment read, “All the excuses of fever and loose motions and silently going to posh apartments to have a good rest, good food and comfortable beds, while ‘Geniune students’ are made to sit on the scorching heat. This is the leader of CJP 🤡." The post also triggered a wave of memes. “First in my bloodline to see a person asking for sick leave during a protest," one user joked, while another quipped, “It’s okay brother, take care.

Aap dabai khao, Lathi to bacche kha lenge 😘." Another simply wrote, “sick leave during a protest." Some users attempted to link the timing of Dipke’s absence with other developments surrounding the protests. One viral comment read: “> Today, Sonam Wangchuk’s wife criticized Rahul Gandhi for raising his voice in support of the students in front of PM’s residence. > AAP leaders are attacking Rahul Gandhi. > Sonam Wangchuk met BJP leaders yesterday. > Today, Abhijit is also leaving the protest site for some rest. Just connect the dots." These claims and inferences remain the opinions of social media users. Dipke’s post comes as the CJP-led demonstrations over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak continue in Delhi, with protesters demanding education reforms. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Key Questions Answered What are the broader implications of leaders taking breaks during protests? CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke took sick leave from a protest due to fever and body pain, stating he would return by evening. This action prompted mixed reactions online, with some users expressing sympathy and others making jokes or critical comments.