'Kya kehte the, is sarkaar mein istife nahi hote': How Abhijeet Dipke declared victory after Pradhan's resignation

Published 25 July 2026 · local

Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday welcomed Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, describing it as "a victory for democracy" and crediting

Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday welcomed Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, describing it as "a victory for democracy" and crediting the outcome to weeks of sustained protests led by students and volunteers. Addressing supporters from the protest stage at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, Dipke said the resignation challenged the belief that ministers in the current government do not step down. "Kya kehte the.. Is sarkaar me istife nahi hote. Jhukti hai duniya, jhukaane vaala chahiye," he said before announcing to the crowd, "We have done it. Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned." Quick answers to key questions • 5 QUESTIONS 1 Why did Abhijeet Dipke call Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation a victory for democracy? ⌵ Abhijeet Dipke emphasized that Pradhan's resignation was a victory for democracy because it demonstrated that government ministers could be held accountable following sustained protests led by students and activists. 2 What were CJP's remaining demands after Pradhan's resignation? ⌵ After welcoming Pradhan's resignation, CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke highlighted two unresolved demands: compensation of one crore rupees for the families of students who committed suicide and accountability for police actions during the protests. 3 How did Abhijeet Dipke respond to being made a hero after Pradhan's resignation? ⌵ Dipke urged supporters not to turn the resignation into a personality-driven victory, stressing that the focus should remain on ongoing systemic reforms and issues related to examination transparency.

4 What led to the protests that resulted in Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation? ⌵ The protests were triggered by alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG examination, with the Cockroach Janata Party leading a widespread movement demanding Pradhan's accountability. 5 What changes did Dharmendra Pradhan announce for future NEET examinations following the protests? ⌵ Pradhan announced that future NEET examinations would be conducted in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode to enhance transparency and prevent further irregularities. The resignation follows weeks of demonstrations over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, with CJP leading protests alongside activist Sonam Wangchuk and student groups. 'We Have Two More Demands' While welcoming the minister's resignation, Dipke said the movement would continue and outlined two key demands that, according to him, remain unresolved. "There's no need to be afraid. This is democracy. He has resigned, but we have two more demands. We won't go like this. Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned. But the families of the children who committed suicide should receive compensation of one crore rupees." He continued, “They should get it. One crore rupees compensation to all those families. And second, these police goons who acted on the 20th. Action must be taken against the police officers for that. Remember, do not mess with cockroaches.” Also Read | Dharmendra Pradhan resignation LIVE: CJP withdraws stir 'Don't Make Me A Hero' Later, while speaking to the media, Dipke urged supporters not to turn the political development into a personality-driven victory.