‘People Have Lost Faith in Politics’: CJP Chief Abhijeet Dipke Rules Out Political Party, Warns of Fresh Protest if Promises Aren’t Kept

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has ruled out transforming the protest movement into a political party, saying public confidence in India’s political system has eroded and that the country currently needs a broader people’s movement rather than another electoral outfit.

Speaking to ANI on Monday, Dipke said the organisation has no plans to contest elections, despite growing public attention following its 37-day protest over the NEET-UG issue at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.

‘No Plan to Form a Political Party’

Responding to speculation about the CJP’s political future, Dipke said his organisation has no intention of entering electoral politics at present.“We have no such intention. We are seeing how political parties are being split using the ED and CBI. Votes are being deleted in elections. At this point, when people have lost faith in politics, what will we do by forming a political party?” Dipke said.

He further argued that declining public trust extends beyond politics.“The way people are losing faith in the judiciary, election system and even the media, this country needs a public movement,” he added.

CJP Warns of Renewed Protest

While confirming that the protest has ended for now, Dipke warned that the movement could return to the streets if the Union government fails to honour the assurances given during negotiations.

According to Dipke, one of the key unresolved issues is the demand for ₹1 crore compensation for the families of NEET-UG aspirants who allegedly died by suicide.“We want the government to do this (fulfil the demands agreed upon); otherwise, we will have to sit in protest again,” he said.

Dipke also criticised the government’s response to the compensation demand, alleging that authorities were delaying action by citing procedural rules.

Questions Over New Education Minister

The CJP founder noted that one of the movement’s major demands—the resignation of former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan—had been fulfilled.

However, he expressed dissatisfaction with the appointment of Pralhad Joshi as the new Education Minister.“Our demand was the resignation of the Education Minister, and it was met. But in place of him, who was made the Education Minister? It was Pralhad Joshi. We do not support this,” Dipke said.

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Fresh Allegations Over Jantar Mantar Violence

Dipke also repeated allegations regarding the violence that took place during the protest on July 20, claiming it was pre-planned and accusing the Delhi Police of failing to prevent the incident.

He alleged that a truck carrying stones and a damaged vehicle had been positioned near the protest site before the violence occurred, suggesting this indicated prior planning.

These allegations have not been independently verified, and the Delhi Police has not publicly accepted the claims.

Dipke questioned how such violence could occur in the national capital under the supervision of the Union Home Ministry and alleged that the incident was intended to discredit the protest movement.

Responds to ‘Anti-National’ Criticism

The CJP leader also responded to criticism from RSS leader Atul Limaye, who had reportedly described the protest as “anti-national.”

Without directly addressing the allegation, Dipke referred to Nathuram Godse’s assassination of Mahatma Gandhi while defending the movement’s intentions.

Focus Remains on People’s Movement

Despite ruling out electoral politics, Dipke said the CJP intends to continue supporting public movements across the country.

He confirmed that the organisation backs the ongoing student protests in Jharkhand and plans to visit the state once his health improves.

For now, Dipke maintained that the group’s priority is building a nationwide citizens’ movement rather than contesting elections, while keeping the option of resuming protests open if its key demands remain unfulfilled.