No food, no water: Abhijeet Dipke accuses police of cracking down on CJP protest
At Jantar Mantar, Abhijeet Dipke alleged that police restricted facilities and entry during the student protest. He said the agitation would continue peacefully despite fears of detention and growing questions over the curbs.
Allegations of protesters being denied basic facilities at Delhi's Jantar Mantar took centre stage on Saturday as Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke accused the police of restricting access to food, water, washrooms and lighting during an ongoing student-led agitation over alleged examination irregularities.
The controversy erupted after Dipke claimed that Delhi Police had refused permission to extend the protest and had also prevented supporters from accessing essential facilities at the demonstration site. In a series of social media posts and videos, Dipke alleged that several people were being stopped at barricades and not allowed to join the sit-in.
"No water, no food, no street lights, no washrooms being allowed by Police. Many people standing outside the barricade, police not letting them in," he said in a post from Jantar Mantar.
'POLICE IS ABOUT TO ARREST ME'
The CJP founder further claimed that police were preparing to detain him and appealed to supporters across the country to continue the movement peacefully even in the event of his arrest.
"Police is about to arrest me. I appeal to you to not stop this peaceful protest nationwide even if I am arrested," he said in a video message.
Despite the alleged restrictions, Dipke announced that the protest would continue indefinitely until the group's demands were addressed. The organisation has been campaigning over alleged paper leaks, examination irregularities and broader issues affecting students and job aspirants. Among its key demands is the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
SECOND PROTEST IN DELHI
The latest demonstration drew students and supporters from different states, many of whom gathered to demand greater transparency and accountability in examination and recruitment processes.
Ahead of the protest, Dipke had urged supporters to bring plates and spoons as symbolic instruments of protest, a call that gained traction on social media and helped mobilise participants.
As the sit-in continued, questions were raised over the restrictions alleged by the protesters and the future course of the agitation. While organisers insisted the movement would remain peaceful, they accused authorities of attempting to disrupt the demonstration by limiting access to basic amenities and restricting the entry of supporters.
Allegations of protesters being denied basic facilities at Delhi's Jantar Mantar took centre stage on Saturday as Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke accused the police of restricting access to food, water, washrooms and lighting during an ongoing student-led agitation over alleged examination irregularities.
The controversy erupted after Dipke claimed that Delhi Police had refused permission to extend the protest and had also prevented supporters from accessing essential facilities at the demonstration site. In a series of social media posts and videos, Dipke alleged that several people were being stopped at barricades and not allowed to join the sit-in.
"No water, no food, no street lights, no washrooms being allowed by Police. Many people standing outside the barricade, police not letting them in," he said in a post from Jantar Mantar.
'POLICE IS ABOUT TO ARREST ME'
The CJP founder further claimed that police were preparing to detain him and appealed to supporters across the country to continue the movement peacefully even in the event of his arrest.
"Police is about to arrest me. I appeal to you to not stop this peaceful protest nationwide even if I am arrested," he said in a video message.
Despite the alleged restrictions, Dipke announced that the protest would continue indefinitely until the group's demands were addressed. The organisation has been campaigning over alleged paper leaks, examination irregularities and broader issues affecting students and job aspirants. Among its key demands is the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
SECOND PROTEST IN DELHI
The latest demonstration drew students and supporters from different states, many of whom gathered to demand greater transparency and accountability in examination and recruitment processes.
Ahead of the protest, Dipke had urged supporters to bring plates and spoons as symbolic instruments of protest, a call that gained traction on social media and helped mobilise participants.
As the sit-in continued, questions were raised over the restrictions alleged by the protesters and the future course of the agitation. While organisers insisted the movement would remain peaceful, they accused authorities of attempting to disrupt the demonstration by limiting access to basic amenities and restricting the entry of supporters.
