The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) warned it will organize massive peaceful protests across India if the government does not withdraw FIRs against student protesters [1, 2].
The threat follows a Supreme Court interim order issued in late July 2026. The dispute centers on whether the government is adhering to judicial directives or continuing a campaign of harassment against student activists.
CJP founder and leader Abhijeet Dipke said the party would return to the streets if the government fails to stop what he described as the "witch-hunting" of students [2, 3]. The party has previously staged demonstrations at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi [1, 4].
Dipke said the government has a deadline of this coming Tuesday to withdraw the FIRs [5]. "Missing the Tuesday deadline will not be tolerated; we will mobilise the nation," Dipke said [5].
According to a statement from the CJP, the party intends to organize peaceful protests nationwide unless the government honors its assurances regarding the withdrawal of these legal charges [4]. The party claims that recent government actions contradict the assurances provided following the Supreme Court's interim order [5].
In a related development, a legal aid fund of ₹1 crore has been announced to support peaceful protesters [6]. This financial backing comes as the CJP continues to demand written assurances that the FIRs will be dropped.
Dipke said, "We will be back on the streets if the government does not withdraw the FIRs against student protesters" [1].
“"Missing the Tuesday deadline will not be tolerated; we will mobilise the nation."”
The standoff between the CJP and the Indian government highlights a growing tension between judicial mandates and executive enforcement. By setting a hard deadline for the withdrawal of FIRs, the CJP is attempting to force government transparency and accountability regarding the treatment of student dissidents. The establishment of a ₹1 crore legal aid fund further suggests that the movement is preparing for a prolonged legal and civil struggle if the Tuesday deadline passes without action.
