CJP backs Jharkhand students' protest, says 'We don't want credit'; Abhijeet Dipke plans visit

Published 7 August 2026 · india

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Friday extended full support to the ongoing students' protest in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Friday extended full support to the ongoing students' protest in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, saying the party's delegation had already reached the protest site to assist demonstrators and insisting that students—not political organisations—should lead the movement. Speaking to ANI, Dipke said the CJP was standing firmly with the protesters and had already sent a team to the agitation site. "We offer our full support. Our delegation has visited the area, and our people are distributing food there. We stand firmly with them and support all their demands," he said. The protest entered its 14th day on Friday, with several demonstrators continuing an indefinite hunger strike. Also Read | CJP forms Working Committee, names Abhijeet Dipke convener Dipke says he plans to visit Dipke said he intended to visit the protest site himself but was currently dealing with health issues.

"I, too, intend to go. Although, I am currently dealing with some health issues. Many students are stepping forward to protest. I believe they are leaders in their own right and deserve visibility. It isn't necessary for Abhijit to be at the forefront everywhere. They are doing the work, too, and deserve equal recognition," he said. He stressed that the party did not want to claim ownership of the agitation. "We don't want the credit to go solely to CJP. We want students to step up and protest themselves. We want them to fight for their rights and for the country's education system," Dipke added. Students' demands The students and job aspirants are demanding the cancellation of the 14th Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) Civil Services Examination and an independent investigation into the alleged irregularities, either by the CBI or by a panel of retired high court judges from outside the state, Hindustan Times reported.

They are also seeking structural reforms in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC). An 11-member delegation of protesters has been formed to hold talks with the Jharkhand government after Chief Minister Hemant Soren said his government was open to dialogue. However, the protesters have alleged that they are yet to receive a formal invitation for discussions. Backs Bhagwat's remarks on protests Dipke also welcomed RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's recent remarks defending Gen Z protests and cautioning against branding young protesters as anti-national. Responding to Bhagwat's comments, Dipke had earlier posted on Speaking to ANI, he also supported Bhagwat's call for action against misinformation on social media. "If the highest number of fake videos originate from anywhere, it is from the IT cell.