Key Facts
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has alleged that individuals linked to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) were behind the attack on him during a protest in Jaipur on Monday. The incident occurred at Shaheed Smarak, where Dipke was leading a demonstration against examination paper leaks and unemployment. Dipke made the allegations on Tuesday morning at Nagpur airport, ahead of a planned protest at Samvidhan Square. The CJP is demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET (UG) paper leak issue.
Details of the Attack
According to party leaders and video footage, Dipke was being carried on the shoulders of supporters when two men approached him, pulled his scarf, and slapped him multiple times. His supporters intervened and allegedly beat the attackers before handing them over to police. Police detained two youths in connection with the incident. The Jaipur protest drew participation from students, unemployed youth, and families affected by examination-related controversies. It was one of several public meetings Dipke has been addressing across states ahead of a larger gathering planned in Delhi on June 20.
Dipke's Allegations Against RSS
When asked in Nagpur who he believed was behind the attack, Dipke stated, "There were some people belonging to RSS, and there is nothing new in it." He claimed that such incidents occur whenever someone speaks against the government or its ideology. Responding to claims that he had previously been associated with the RSS and had met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Dipke said, "Is that why they attacked me yesterday?" The RSS has not responded to the allegations.
Attempt to Divert Attention
Dipke described the attack as an attempt to shift attention away from the issues being raised by students. "We will not deviate from our issues; you attack us as much as you want. We will do our protest peacefully and democratically and not deviate from our main issue, which is about more than one crore students suffering injustice, and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has to take responsibility for it," he said. In a video message after the Jaipur incident, Dipke urged supporters not to be distracted and reiterated the demand for Pradhan's resignation.
Security Concerns Raised
CJP leaders accused local authorities in Jaipur of failing to prevent the attack. State spokesperson Abhishek Jain Bittu said the incident raised questions about the role of police and the government, alleging that authorities failed to stop the attackers despite their presence. Protest participant Neelam Kranti also claimed that requests for police intervention during the commotion went unanswered.
Nagpur Protest Under Tight Security
Ahead of Tuesday's demonstration at Samvidhan Square, Nagpur authorities put elaborate security arrangements in place. Police officials said more than 2,000 young people were expected to participate. Security has been increased at key locations across the city. Dipke appealed to residents, students, and youth to join the protest, describing it as a peaceful demonstration focused on student issues.
FAQ
- Who is Abhijeet Dipke? Abhijeet Dipke is the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a political group that has been protesting against exam paper leaks and unemployment.
- What happened during the Jaipur protest? On June 15, 2026, Dipke was assaulted by two men while arriving at Jaipur's Shaheed Smarak to lead a demonstration. The attackers pulled his scarf and slapped him before being detained by police.
- What is the CJP demanding? The CJP is demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET (UG) paper leak, which they say has affected over one crore students.
- How did authorities respond to the Nagpur protest? Nagpur police deployed over 2,000 personnel and increased security at key locations ahead of the CJP's protest at Samvidhan Square on June 16.
Source: www.hindustantimes.com