‘Your Resignation Could Be Next’: Abhijeet Dipke Warns PM Modi as Demand for Dharmendra Pradhan’s Exit Intensifies

The political standoff surrounding the nationwide student-led movement took a sharper turn on Friday after Abhijeet Dipke, founder and funder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), directly appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to remove Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan from office.

Speaking before a large gathering at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, Dipke issued a strong political warning, saying that if the government failed to act on the demand for Pradhan’s resignation, the movement could eventually expand to seek the Prime Minister’s resignation as well.

Addressing supporters, Dipke argued that the concerns of millions of Indian students should take priority over protecting what he described as an “incompetent” minister. According to him, public anger has continued to grow as students demand accountability over issues including alleged examination irregularities and paper leaks.

He also questioned the Centre’s response to the ongoing agitation, claiming it took several weeks before the Prime Minister publicly acknowledged the protests. Dipke alleged that the government had devoted more energy to security arrangements around the demonstrations than to preventing examination-related failures that affected thousands of students.

“The lives and future of crores of students cannot be secondary,” he said while urging the government to take immediate corrective action.

Government Offers Dialogue, But Venue Becomes Major Dispute

Even as political rhetoric intensified, the Centre reiterated that it remains willing to hold discussions with the Cockroach Janta Party. However, government representatives insisted that any formal meeting should take place either at an official government office or at the residence of senior leaders.

According to Union Minister J.P. Nadda, the government is open to dialogue, but only through established official channels.

The proposal was rejected by the CJP leadership, which maintained that negotiations should instead take place at Jantar Mantar—where the protests are being held—or at a neutral venue such as the Constitution Club of India.

The disagreement over the location has effectively stalled any immediate breakthrough between both sides.

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Conflicting Claims Over Communication

The dispute has also exposed differing versions of communication between the government and the protest organisers.

Union Minister Jitendra Singh maintained that the Centre had attempted to contact the organisation on multiple occasions and remained prepared for discussions whenever the protesters were willing.

However, CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka disputed that account while addressing supporters at Jantar Mantar. He said the organisation had invited government representatives to meet at the protest venue, but that proposal was declined.

Ranka reiterated that the movement would continue peacefully until meaningful dialogue takes place on mutually acceptable terms.

Nationwide Peaceful Protest Planned

With negotiations yet to materialise, the Cockroach Janta Party has announced plans to expand its campaign beyond Delhi through a series of peaceful demonstrations across different parts of the country.

The organisation says its objective is to keep public attention focused on student-related issues while pressing for institutional accountability. Protest leaders have repeatedly stated that their movement will remain non-violent and democratic.

Political observers believe the coming days will be crucial in determining whether both sides can bridge differences through dialogue or whether the confrontation will continue to escalate.

As pressure mounts from student groups and civil society organisations, the government’s next move is likely to shape the direction of one of the country’s most closely watched youth-led protests in recent months.