CJP Meeting Canceled Amid Allegations of BJP Intimidation: What Happened?

The Cockroach Janta Party's planned meeting in Delhi was abruptly canceled, with founder Abhijeet Dipke alleging that the ruling BJP pressured the venue to revoke their booking. This incident follows the CJP's recent organizational developments and protests regarding the NEET paper leak. Dipke claims intimidation tactics are being used to prevent their gatherings, asserting that they will not be deterred by threats. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between the CJP and the ruling party, especially after a lengthy protest that drew national attention. Read on for more insights into this unfolding political drama.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 12, 2026, 18:32 IST

CJP's Meeting in Delhi Disrupted

New Delhi: A planned gathering of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) volunteers in Naraina, Delhi, was abruptly canceled on Wednesday. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke alleged that the venue's management withdrew their booking under pressure from the ruling BJP.

After the cancellation, Dipke informed the media that although the venue had been reserved, they were denied access upon arrival due to external pressures.

"We intended to hold a meeting for our volunteers today, but we were turned away. They stated, 'We are under pressure; we cannot provide you the hall,'" he explained.

Dipke further claimed that they encountered similar rejections at other nearby locations, accusing authorities of intimidating venue owners to prevent CJP meetings.

"People are afraid to host us. We are being obstructed from conducting our meeting. The BJP is coercing individuals against renting us a hall," he asserted.

"No matter how much you threaten us, we will not be intimidated," Dipke added.

This incident follows the CJP's recent announcement of its national team, with Dipke appointed as the national convener. The organization is working on establishing a structured framework after their protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar regarding the NEET paper leak, which resulted in the resignation of former education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Dipke spearheaded the protest, which lasted for 36 days and garnered support from students, young activists nationwide, and opposition figures.

Notably, activist Sonam Wangchuk joined the protest on June 28 and initiated an indefinite hunger strike, later requiring hospitalization due to health issues.

The CJP concluded its nationwide protests on July 25 following discussions with the government.

The protests also faced police intervention when demonstrators attempted to march towards Parliament on July 20. Opposition parties, including Congress, have sought to challenge the government on this matter in Parliament, resulting in a stalemate.