'Tiranga in hand, flowers for cops': Abhijit Dipke arrives in Delhi for CJP's protest in Jantar Mantar - Moneycontrol.com
Positioning the campaign as a student-focused movement, Dipke has linked the protest to controversies surrounding examinations such as NEET, CUET, CBSE and SSC GD. Dipke
Positioning the campaign as a student-focused movement, Dipke has linked the protest to controversies surrounding examinations such as NEET, CUET, CBSE and SSC GD. Dipke has maintained that the education minister should be held accountable for alleged shortcomings in the conduct of examinations. CJP founder Abhijit Dipke reaches Delhi for protest Protest linked to exam controversies, calls for peaceful action Delhi Police boosts security, over 1,000 personnel deployed Did our AI summary help? Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijit Dipke arrived in Delhi early Saturday morning, ahead of a proposed protest at Jantar Mantar, as authorities stepped up security arrangements across the national capital, including at the airport, border entry points, railway stations and other sensitive locations. Soon after landing, Dipke announced his arrival through a post on X, urging supporters to participate peacefully in the demonstration. "Landed. Looking forward to meet you all at Jantar Mantar. Do not forget to carry a book and our Tiranga! Offer flowers to policemen as a gesture of compassion & gratitude. We have to lead this movement with love and peace!" he wrote. Landed. Looking forward to meet you all at Jantar Mantar. Do not forget to carry a book and our Tiranga! Offer flowers to policemen as a gesture of compassion & gratitude. We have to lead this movement with love and peace!
Abhijeet Dipke (@abhijeet_dipke) June 6, 2026 Positioning the campaign as a student-focused movement, Dipke has linked the protest to controversies surrounding examinations such as NEET, CUET, CBSE and SSC GD. He argues that repeated disruptions and alleged lapses in the examination system have created uncertainty for millions of students and warrant accountability from those responsible. Ahead of his arrival, Dipke urged supporters not to gather at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, saying the scale of public response had exceeded expectations and could inconvenience passengers and security personnel. “The overwhelming response from those who want the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan to our call to join us at Delhi Airport was beyond our imagination. It is not feasible for so many people to assemble at the airport as it would cause inconvenience to the public and the security forces. So please do not come to Delhi airport,” he said in a video message posted on X. Instead, Dipke said he would proceed directly to the Parliament Street Police Station to seek official permission for a peaceful demonstration at Jantar Mantar. “I will be going to the Parliament Street Police Station to seek permission directly for our peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar. We are law-abiding citizens and have to act responsibly. So please be mindful that nobody should create any kind of disturbance,” he said.
Emphasising that the campaign would remain within constitutional and democratic norms, Dipke appealed to supporters to maintain discipline and ensure that the movement remains peaceful. Earlier this week, he cited the scale of student participation in major examinations while arguing that accountability was necessary. “Today, NEET’s 22 lakh students, CBSE’s 17 lakh students, CUET’s 16 lakh students and SSC GD’s 40 lakh students — more than one crore students whose lives have been mocked by the system. Because of this, students are very anxious and worried about their future. Someone has to take responsibility for this,” he said. Dipke has maintained that the education minister should be held accountable for alleged shortcomings in the conduct of examinations. He also disclosed that his family, particularly his parents, had expressed concern about possible legal consequences following his return to India, but said he remained committed to pursuing the campaign through lawful means. Meanwhile, the Cockroach Janta Party announced three official spokespersons ahead of the proposed protest - Saurav Das, Vijeta Dahiya and Ashutosh Ranka. The protest call has prompted Delhi Police to step up security measures across the national capital. Officials said additional personnel have been deployed at the airport, major railway stations, inter-state bus terminals, border entry points and other sensitive locations as a precautionary measure.
According to police sources, more than 1,000 personnel have been earmarked for deployment across New Delhi district and other strategic areas. Vehicle-checking drives have been intensified on key routes leading to central Delhi, while multiple layers of barricades have been erected around the airport precinct. Senior police officers reviewed the security situation on Friday and directed field units to remain vigilant. District police units have been asked to keep reserve forces on standby and closely monitor developments linked to the proposed gathering. Authorities said Delhi Police is coordinating with intelligence agencies and other security stakeholders to assess potential risks and maintain law and order while ensuring minimal disruption to commuters. Police sources noted that no formal request seeking permission for the protest had been received as of Friday. However, security arrangements were put in place based on social media monitoring and other intelligence inputs. The Cockroach Janta Party was originally launched as a satirical response to remarks made by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant during a court hearing last month, in which certain individuals were allegedly described as “cockroaches” and “parasites”. What began as an online campaign has since evolved into an organised movement with a significant following on social media.
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