Archive · 20 Jul 2026
CJP Founder Ends Hunger Strike, Joins March
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janata Party, ended his hunger strike after activist Sonam Wangchuk and the father of a deceased NEET student asked him to.
Dipke then joined a march to Parliament to demand changes in the education system.
Some CJP leaders also met with a government minister to discuss their demands.
The police used mild force to stop the protesters from marching to Parliament.
Sonam Wangchuk, who was in the hospital, asked to be released so he could join the protest.
Many important people, like actors and politicians, supported the protesters.
Abhijeet Dipke ended his hunger strike at the request of Sonam Wangchuk and the father of NEET student Riya Thapa.
Dipke joined a march to Parliament to demand accountability for education system failures and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
CJP representatives met with Union Health Minister JP Nadda for talks on their demands.
Delhi Police used mild force to disperse protesters attempting to march to Parliament.
Sonam Wangchuk requested discharge from the hospital to join the protest march.
- Who
- Abhijeet Dipke, founder of Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), and activist Sonam Wangchuk
- What
- End of hunger strike and march to Parliament
- When
- July 20, 2026
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- To demand accountability for education system failures and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Protest Leader
- Abhijeet Dipke
- Hunger Strike Duration
- Indefinite (ended July 20, 2026)
- Key Activist
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Government Representative Met
- Union Health Minister JP Nadda
- Main Demand
- Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Police Action
- Mild lathi charge to disperse protesters
- Monsoon Session Start
- July 20, 2026
Sources
Abhijeet Dipke ends hunger strike after Sonam Wangchuk’s appeal
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke ends hunger strike, leaders meet Union minister JP Nadda
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke ends hunger strike, joins march; delegation meets JP Nadda
Watch: CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke ends hunger strike amid clashes, reports of talks with govt
Sonam Wangchuk Ends Hunger Strike As Union Minister JP Nadda Meets Protestors
Sonam Wangchuk Has Ended Hunger Strike, But He Can Eat Normal Meals Only After 7-10 Days: Here’s Why
