Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janata Party, returned to the Jantar Mantar protest in Delhi while battling a high fever.
The return of the party leader signals a determination to maintain momentum for examination reforms and accountability regarding the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.
Dipke said the fight must go on despite his health condition. His return coincides with the protest entering its 13th day [1]. This agitation seeks to address alleged irregularities in the national medical entrance exam and demands broader systemic reforms to India's testing processes.
Alongside the health update, Dipke raised concerns about the privacy of those involved in the movement. He said that WhatsApp calls and chats of protesters are being monitored [2]. These allegations of surveillance come as the group continues its presence at the historic protest site in the capital.
The CJP movement has seen various forms of escalation to draw government attention. A related hunger strike by Sonam Wangchuk entered its sixth day [3]. Dipke has previously called for a one-day solidarity fast across the nation to support these demands.
The surveillance claims add a new layer of tension to the ongoing standoff. Dipke said the monitoring of private communications is an attempt to stifle the protest. The group continues to demand a transparent investigation into the paper leaks, and a complete overhaul of the examination system to prevent future fraud.
“The fight must go on despite high fever.”
The convergence of health crises, hunger strikes, and allegations of state surveillance underscores the volatility of the NEET-UG 2026 controversy. By framing the struggle as one of both educational integrity and civil liberties, the Cockroach Janata Party is attempting to expand its base from aggrieved students to a broader coalition of privacy and human rights advocates.
