Cockroach Janta Party founder and national convener Abhijeet Dipke announced on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, that the outfit will soon begin “Season 2” of its Jantar Mantar protest following repeated social media inquiries.
Speaking to reporters outside a banquet hall in Delhi’s Naraina, Dipke stated that the political outfit received widespread attention on Instagram regarding when the next phase of the agitation would launch. According to Dipke, supporters repeatedly asked about the return of the demonstrations, prompting his confirmation that the new season is set to start very soon amid loud cheers from the crowd.
CJP Alleges Last-Minute Pressure Over Delhi Meeting Venue
The protest announcement followed a disrupted volunteers’ meeting in Delhi. Dipke claimed that the venue management cancelled the hall booking just as members arrived, forcing the party to scramble for space. According to the CJP founder, several other venue owners in the area also declined to host the gathering after receiving intimidation regarding providing space to the party.
“We were scheduled to hold our volunteers’ meeting in Delhi today, but we were not allowed to hold it,” Dipke said, adding that venue owners were told they would be “hung upside down” if they allowed the gathering. Dipke alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party orchestrated the pressure, though no evidence was provided to support the claim. Despite the setbacks, Dipke maintained that the party secured a booking receipt and that no amount of pressure or threats would frighten its members.
Background on the First Jantar Mantar Agitation and NEET Protests
The upcoming “Season 2” follows a 36-day nationwide agitation led by the CJP over the NEET paper leak issue. That initial demonstration, which began with a major street protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on June 6, 2026, drew students and young professionals from across the country while demanding the resignation of then Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The protest eventually resulted in Pradhan’s resignation.
During the earlier mobilization, activist Sonam Wangchuk joined the demonstrations on June 28 and launched an indefinite hunger strike before his health deteriorated and he was transferred to Safdarjung Hospital. The CJP ultimately called off its nationwide protest on July 25 following talks with the government. Earlier police action during a parliamentary march on July 20 drew sharp criticism from opposition parties including the Congress, contributing to legislative deadlocks.
Did You Know? The Cockroach Janta Party’s initial 36-day street protest at Jantar Mantar focused heavily on irregularities in examinations and recruitment tests, drawing participation from students, young professionals, and opposition leaders before concluding on July 25 following talks with the government.
Party Structuring and Future Outlook
The latest political maneuvers come days after the CJP formally announced its national team, appointing Dipke as national convener as the organization works to solidify its internal structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What triggered the CJP’s announcement of Season 2?
Abhijeet Dipke stated that the outfit decided to launch the next phase after receiving repeated questions from users on Instagram asking when the next phase of the Jantar Mantar protest would begin.
Why was the CJP’s recent volunteers’ meeting disrupted?
Dipke alleged that hall management cancelled their booking upon arrival and that other venue owners refused to rent space due to threats and pressure from above, which he attributed without evidence to the BJP.
What was the outcome of the CJP’s initial Jantar Mantar protest?
The first protest lasted 36 days, focused on examination irregularities including the NEET paper leak, led to the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and ended on July 25 following government talks.
What issues do you think the CJP will prioritize during Season 2 of its Jantar Mantar protest?