CJP protest day 11: Dipke claims police blocking entry; Wangchuk's health deteriorates on fast
The protest by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar entered its eleventh day on Tuesday (June 30, 2026), with CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke
The protest by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar entered its eleventh day on Tuesday (June 30, 2026), with CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke alleging heavy police deployment and restrictions on the entry of supporters to the protest site. Activist Sonam Wangchuk's health condition deteriorated, with his blood sugar levels dipping on the third day of his hunger strike at the protest venue. In a post on X, Mr. Dipke claimed that police were preventing people from entering the protest venue and that several core team members were being denied access. He alleged that transport arrangements were also being blocked to stop supporters from reaching Jantar Mantar. "Heavy police deployment at Jantar Mantar. The police are not allowing people to enter, and many of our core team members are being denied entry.
What are they planning to do?" he said. Heavy police deployment at Jantar Mantar. The police are not allowing people to enter, and many of our core team members are being denied entry. What are they planning to do? — Abhijeet Dipke (@abhijeet_dipke) June 30, 2026 Dipke also questioned whether the government was obstructing transport to hinder people from joining the protest, asserting that the agitation was being restricted. Additionally, he raised concerns about the Rajasthan Paramedical Council examination paper leak, accusing the government of repeatedly failing to conduct examinations properly. "Double engine-double leak," he said, adding that the BJP government was not capable of conducting examinations. Meanwhile, Mr. Wangchuk's health showed signs of strain, with his blood sugar level reportedly dropping to 66 on the third day of his hunger strike, which began on Sunday (June 28).
Sonam Wangchuk's sugar level has dropped to 66 (below normal) on day 3 of his hunger strike. pic.twitter.com/Sw94SpsfrV — Abhijeet Dipke (@abhijeet_dipke) June 30, 2026 CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka stated that Mr. Wangchuk's condition must be taken seriously, warning that any adverse outcome would hold Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan responsible. On Monday (June 29), Mr. Wangchuk had said the protest was not anti-national and had urged authorities to respond with sensitivity rather than force, warning that public trust would erode otherwise. He reiterated his demand for accountability and reforms in the education system, including the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The protest also continued to see participation from six students associated with the All India Students' Association (AISA), who were on an indefinite hunger strike from a separate stage at the venue.
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