Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has revealed that he has been diagnosed with typhoid but insists that his health condition will not weaken the nationwide movement demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
In a video message released on Saturday through social media, Dipke informed supporters that he had been unwell for several days and medical tests had confirmed the infection. He said he is currently receiving treatment, including daily intravenous (IV) medication, and remains focused on the campaign despite his illness.
Dipke expressed gratitude to CJP supporters and volunteers who have continued organizing peaceful demonstrations across India while he undergoes treatment. He praised protesters for keeping the movement active and expanding its reach to different parts of the country.
According to Dipke, the growing public participation has strengthened the campaign’s momentum, and he remains confident that sustained, non-violent protests will eventually force the government to respond to the group’s demands. He reiterated that the movement will continue until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan steps down from office.
The CJP-led agitation began over allegations of irregularities in competitive examinations and has since evolved into a broader campaign calling for greater transparency and accountability in India’s examination and recruitment systems. The organization is demanding comprehensive reforms to entrance and recruitment examinations while holding authorities accountable for alleged lapses.
The movement has received support from several prominent public figures. Among them is environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk, who joined the protest on June 28 and undertook a 26-day hunger strike in solidarity with the campaign.
Earlier this week, Wangchuk ended his fast after the central government reportedly provided written assurances addressing several of the protesters’ concerns. These included commitments that peaceful demonstrators would not face legal action, that Parliament would discuss examination reforms and accountability measures, and that authorities would positively consider compensation for the families of students who allegedly died by suicide following the reported NEET examination paper leak controversy.
Despite Wangchuk’s decision to conclude his hunger strike, the Cockroach Janta Party has made it clear that its protest at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar will continue. Party leaders maintain that the agitation will not end until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns and meaningful reforms are implemented to restore confidence in the country’s examination system.
Dipke’s message has reinforced the party’s commitment to maintaining peaceful demonstrations, with supporters continuing their campaign while the CJP founder recovers from illness.
