Archive · 20 Jul 2026
CJP Leader Detained Amid Protests
Abhijeet Dipke, a leader of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), was picked up by the Delhi Police during protests at Jantar Mantar.
The CJP is demanding that the government take responsibility for problems in the education system and provide money to families of students who have died by suicide.
The police have set up many barricades and have warned that they will take legal action against anyone who breaks the rules.
The CJP says the police are being too harsh, while the police say they are just trying to keep everyone safe.
Dipke ended his hunger strike to lead the protest march to Parliament.
Thousands of people joined the protest, and there were clashes with the police.
Some protesters were injured, and the police used tear gas and batons to control the crowd.
The CJP met with a government official to discuss their demands, but there is no official confirmation of the meeting.
Abhijeet Dipke, a leader of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), was detained by the Delhi Police during protests at Jantar Mantar.
The CJP demands government accountability for education system failures and relief for affected families.
The Delhi Police have deployed heavy security and barricades to maintain law and order.
Dipke ended his hunger strike to lead the protest march to Parliament.
The CJP accuses the police of using excessive force, while the police assert their actions are necessary.
- Who
- Abhijeet Dipke, a leader of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), and other protesters
- What
- Abhijeet Dipke was detained by the Delhi Police amid ongoing protests by the CJP at Jantar Mantar
- When
- 20 July
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Central Delhi
- Why
- The CJP is protesting to demand accountability from the government for failures in the education system and relief for families of students who died by suicide
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
Delhi Police
Use of Force
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
The CJP claims that the police are brutally cracking down and beating up peaceful protesters.
Delhi Police
The Delhi Police assert that their actions are necessary to maintain law and order and prevent breaches of security.
Protest Justification
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
The CJP demands accountability from the government for failures in the education system and seeks ₹1 crore relief for families of students who died by suicide.
Delhi Police
The Delhi Police view the protests as a threat to security and have warned of legal action against those violating protest restrictions.
- Date
- 20 July
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, Central Delhi
- Protesters' Demands
- Accountability for education system failures and ₹1 crore relief for affected families
- Police Action
- Heavy deployment, barricading, and warnings of legal action
- Key Figures
- Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka, Sonam Wangchuk
- Security Measures
- Multiple layers of barricading, paramilitary personnel, and senior officers monitoring the situation
- Meeting with Nadda
- CJP representatives met with Union Health Minister JP Nadda for 10 minutes
- Protest Size
- Thousands of supporters, including students and civil society members
Sources
Abhijeet Dipke has been picked up by Delhi Police from Jantar Mantar: CJP
CJP claims founder Abhijeet Dipke detained
Abhijeet Dipke Detained By Delhi Police During 'Sansad Chalo' March, Claims CJP Spokesperson Saurav Das
Carrot and stick: CJP says Abhijeet Dipke was ‘picked up’ by police while its spokespersons were still in talks with Nadda
Dipke picked up by Delhi police, says CJP
