India Tribune Newsdesk
Boston: The Boston-based Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke, has announced that he will return to India on June 6 to begin a peaceful protest in Delhi, calling for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged lapses in national examinations.
In a video shared on Instagram and X, Dipke urged supporters of the CJP movement and students across the country to gather in the capital. He said the protest would follow constitutional and non-violent principles, stressing collective public voice as a means of demanding accountability. According to him, if citizens unite and raise their concerns together, authorities would be compelled to respond.
Dipke claimed that recent examination controversies had caused widespread anxiety among students. He argued that disruptions and irregularities in competitive and school-level exams had created uncertainty about academic futures, and he demanded responsibility from the government. He also alleged that more than one crore students had been impacted across major examinations, including NEET-UG, CBSE-related assessments, CUET, and SSC GD recruitment tests.
The CJP, which Dipke describes as a youth-driven social media movement, has reportedly gained attention since its launch last month, attracting followers and public figures online. Dipke further stated that an online petition seeking the resignation of the education minister had received around eight lakh signatures, and that demonstrations linked to education concerns were already taking place in states such as Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra.
He warned that if the education minister does not step down despite what he described as large-scale failures, it would signal a breakdown of accountability in governance. Reiterating his appeal, he called for a united, peaceful demonstration in accordance with constitutional rights.
Dipke also expressed concern about his personal safety, saying that his family and friends fear he could be detained upon returning to India. However, he said he remains hopeful that authorities will permit a lawful and peaceful protest. He added that he continues to believe in India’s democratic framework and its right to dissent.
Identifying himself as an admirer of Mahatma Gandhi, Bhagat Singh, B.R. Ambedkar, and Jawaharlal Nehru, Dipke said his commitment lies with constitutional values. He dismissed fear of imprisonment, asking how long citizens should remain silent in the face of grievances.
He concluded his message by calling on supporters of CJP to unite in what he described as a collective effort to protect the future of students across the country. The issue has also drawn political attention, with opposition parties, including the Indian National Congress, raising concerns over alleged examination-related irregularities and demanding accountability from the government.
