‘Join BJP or We’ll Target Your Parents’: CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke’s Father Alleges Threats After Movement’s Launch

The family of Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has alleged that he received threats shortly after launching the youth movement, with unidentified individuals warning him to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) or face consequences involving his parents.

Speaking to reporters in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Dipke’s father, Bhagwanrao Dipke, claimed the family came across a threatening message on YouTube in mid-May, just days after the satirical movement was launched.”If he didn’t become a BJP member, they said they knew where his parents lived and would deal with them,” Bhagwanrao alleged while recalling the message.

The allegations surfaced as Abhijeet Dipke returned to his hometown in Maharashtra after leading weeks of protests at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi over examination irregularities and student-related issues.

Family keeps homecoming simple

Despite the nationwide attention surrounding the CJP movement, Dipke’s family chose not to organise a grand welcome.

According to his father, the activist has always preferred a simple lifestyle and avoids publicity.

“He has done remarkable work. Instead of pursuing personal success, he dedicated his education and career to public service,” Bhagwanrao said, praising his son’s commitment to student causes.

Dipke’s mother, Anita Dipke, also revealed that the 30-year-old activist had recently been diagnosed with typhoid, which was another reason the family opted for a quiet homecoming.

After reaching home, Dipke shared on X that he first paid tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, calling it an emotional return after more than a month of continuous protests.

From online satire to nationwide movement

Abhijeet Dipke studied journalism in Pune before earning a Master’s degree in Public Relations from Boston University in the United States, according to his family.

He also worked as a digital and social media volunteer for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) between 2020 and 2023 before launching the Cockroach Janta Party on May 16.

Initially conceived as a satirical online campaign, the movement rapidly gained millions of followers and soon transformed into a nationwide student-led protest demanding accountability over alleged examination irregularities, including the NEET paper leak controversy.

The campaign eventually led to weeks of demonstrations across India, with thousands of students marching towards Parliament on July 20.

Protests ended, but controversy continues

The agitation concluded on July 25 after the government accepted several demands, including the resignation of the then Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, discussions on education reforms, compensation for affected families and assurances regarding legal cases against protesters.

However, CJP leaders now allege that many students continue to face police action despite those commitments.

According to the party, several FIRs registered during the protests have not yet been withdrawn in different states, and students are allegedly still being detained.

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The organisation has also criticised a recent interim order of the Supreme Court, arguing that allowing investigations into previously registered FIRs contradicts the government’s assurances made during negotiations.

Dipke warns of another nationwide agitation

Speaking after returning home, Dipke warned that the movement could return to the streets if students continue to face legal action.

“Students are not terrorists. They should not be treated like criminals for peacefully raising their voices,” he said.

He added that the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan alone would not address the anger among young people.

“If the FIRs are not withdrawn and students continue to be harassed, we will launch another peaceful nationwide agitation. The anger among the youth has not disappeared, and the next movement could be even larger,” Dipke said.

Questions raised over anti-paper leak law

Reacting to the anti-paper leak legislation recently passed in Parliament, Dipke questioned whether new laws alone would solve the problem.

According to him, meaningful reforms depend more on the government’s intent than on introducing additional legislation.

He also took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, suggesting that the Prime Minister’s strong social media presence resembled that of an influencer, while arguing that governance should remain the government’s primary focus.

As the debate over examination reforms and student rights continues, the CJP has maintained that it will closely monitor the implementation of promises made during negotiations and decide its future course of action accordingly.