Cockroach Janta Party Protest Continues Despite Police Denial of Permission ### The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi continued on June 20, 2026, despite the Delhi Police denying permission for the protest to continue. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke asserted that he will not move from the site until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns. ### Police Warn of Action Against Protestors ### The Delhi Police issued a warning stating that action will be taken against protestors if they do not end the protest. However, Abhijeet Dipke remained defiant, saying that the protest will continue peacefully until the Education Minister resigns. ### Protestors Limited to Barricaded Area ### The protestors were limited to a barricaded area in front of the stage, with the Delhi Police blocking entry to Jantar Mantar.
The police made announcements that the protest permission was only till 5 p.m. and asked protestors to vacate the protest site. ### Abhijeet Dipke Appeals for Support ### Abhijeet Dipke appealed to supporters to join the ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar, expressing confidence that the police will grant permission for the extension. He also asked the police to provide an alternate site for the protest and said that they would move if such permission is given. ### Drinking Water Stopped at Barricade ### Abhijeet Dipke alleged that the Delhi Police was stopping drinking water from entering the protest area. He requested the police to allow water to be brought into the area and asked them if they would take responsibility if people faint due to the heat. ### Protest Continues Under Mobile Lights ### The protest continued under mobile lights, with Abhijeet Dipke demanding that the Delhi Police switch on the lights in the area.
He warned that if any attack happens on him in the darkness, the people who switched off the lights will be responsible. ### Background of the Protest ### The Cockroach Janta Party was founded by Abhijeet Dipke as a joke, but it quickly acquired a momentum of its own. In less than four days, it notched up more than 1.6 lakh members and 2 million followers on Instagram. ### Watch: Cockroach Janta Party Protests at Jantar Mantar ### Watch: Cockroach Janta Party protests at Jantar Mantar, seeks resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan
