CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke diagnosed with typhoid
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, has been diagnosed with typhoid while leading protests demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Despite his illness, Dipke stated that the movement for examination reforms will continue.
Why it matters
The ongoing protests highlight significant public dissatisfaction with India's competitive examination system and the political pressure on government officials regarding accountability.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday (July 25, 2026) said he had been diagnosed with typhoid, adding that he was undergoing treatment and receiving intravenous medication.
Earlier, he vowed that his illness would not slow the movement seeking Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation (Mr. Pradhan has resigned as Union Education Minister ).
In a video message shared on social media, Mr. Dipke said he had been unwell for the past few days and was currently undergoing treatment.
Despite his illness, he thanked CJP supporters for keeping the protests alive across the country and said that the movement would achieve its objective.
"As you know, I have been unwell for the last few days. The reports are out and I have been diagnosed with typhoid," he said.
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