The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) ended its 36-day-long agitation at Jantar Mantar over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, and founder Abhijeet Dipke on Sunday thanked supporters across the country, vowing that the movement was only the beginning of a larger campaign for examination reforms and youth issues.
Dipke Thanks Supporters After 36-Day Protest
In a video message shared on X, Dipke expressed relief at finally being able to return home and rest after weeks of protests. He described the agitation as one of the most challenging phases for the organisation and thanked volunteers and supporters who stood by the movement despite criticism and uncertainty. “It feels really good...finally, I have been able to sleep peacefully,” Dipke said, adding that the team’s perseverance had led to what he called a “huge victory of the youth.”
Apology and Health Concerns
Dipke also apologised for not meeting supporters who had remained at the protest site after the agitation was called off. He explained that he had to return home due to typhoid and high fever. He thanked those who camped at Jantar Mantar throughout the protest, saying their efforts had brought the issue of examination reforms into the national spotlight. He also acknowledged critics of the movement, stating that their questions and criticism helped the organisation improve.
Movement Only Beginning, Says Dipke
Reiterating the party’s future plans, Dipke emphasised that the CJP would continue working on issues affecting students and young people. “This is just the beginning. The CJP has a long way to go,” he said. The protest concluded on Saturday after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned and the Centre accepted key demands raised by the organisation.
CJP Appeals for Missing Student
Separately, the CJP on Sunday appealed to the Delhi Police to intensify efforts to trace a student whose mother alleged that he has been missing since visiting the protest site at Jantar Mantar on July 22. Sharing the mother’s appeal on X, party spokesperson Saurav Das wrote: “We sincerely appeal to the @DelhiPolice @CPDelhi to put their best minds into finding her son. We are all with her and very concerned.”
The 36-day protest, which drew national attention, marks a significant moment in the ongoing debate over examination integrity in India. Dipke’s vow to continue the fight signals that the CJP intends to build on this momentum, pushing for systemic reforms to prevent future paper leaks and ensure fair examinations for students across the country.
