Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), was recorded touching the feet of a Delhi police officer during a confrontation at Jantar Mantar [1, 2].

The incident occurred amid a prolonged demonstration demanding the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan and protesting police restrictions on protesters' equipment. The interaction highlights the escalating tension between the CJP and law enforcement as the group seeks to expand its political visibility.

The confrontation took place between July 19 and July 20, 2026, marking the 20th day [1] of the CJP's protest at the Jantar Mantar site in New Delhi [1, 3]. Video footage shows Dipke interacting with one police officer [4] during the demonstration [2, 4].

Dipke alleged that police interference hampered the protest's logistics. "Police stopped some students who were trying to bring tarpaulins to the protest site," Dipke said [5].

The CJP has signaled that this event is only the beginning of a larger campaign. Ashutosh Ranka, a spokesperson for the CJP, said the demonstration held on Saturday was only a "trailer," and the movement would intensify if the government fails to act on their demands [3].

Organizers have planned further actions to maintain pressure on the government. Ranka said the party will mobilize across India before the next major protest in Delhi [3]. This follows the announcement of a planned march toward Parliament on July 20, 2026 [1].

The party continues to demand the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, while simultaneously criticizing the Delhi government's handling of the situation [3, 5].

“"Police stopped some students who were trying to bring tarpaulins to the protest site."”

The Cockroach Janata Party is utilizing provocative public demonstrations and social media-friendly interactions with authority figures to draw attention to their political demands. By framing the Jantar Mantar protests as a 'trailer' for larger national mobilizations, the group is attempting to transition from a localized protest to a broader movement against the current administration's leadership.