CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke diagnosed with typhoid, says protest will continue

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday said he had been diagnosed with typhoid but vowed that his illness would not halt the agitation seeking Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation.

In a video message shared on social media, Dipke said he had been unwell for the past few days and was undergoing treatment, including intravenous medication.

Despite his health condition, he thanked CJP supporters for continuing peaceful protests across the country and said the movement would achieve its goal.

The CJP-led agitation, launched over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, has been demanding greater accountability in the examination system, reforms in recruitment and entrance tests, and Pradhan’s resignation.

The movement received support from several public figures, including activist Sonam Wangchuk, who joined the agitation on June 28 and undertook a 26-day hunger strike.

Wangchuk ended his fast earlier this week after the Centre gave written assurances that no cases would be registered against peaceful protesters, Parliament would discuss examination reforms and accountability, and compensation for families of students who died by suicide following the alleged NEET paper leak would be positively considered.

CJP, however, has said its protest at Jantar Mantar will continue until Pradhan resigns.