An unnamed woman threw blue ink at Abhijit Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janata Party, during a protest in New Delhi on Saturday [1], [2].
The incident occurred while Dipke was engaged in an indefinite hunger strike to protest the removal of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk. The attack highlights the volatile atmosphere surrounding the ongoing demonstrations at Jantar Mantar, a prominent site for political activism in India.
Dipke was addressing a crowd when the woman threw a blue ink-like liquid at him [1], [3]. The act briefly disrupted his speech, though security personnel intervened shortly after the splash [1], [2]. Despite the confrontation, Dipke remained composed and reacted to the incident with a remark about the color of the liquid.
"Blue is my colour," Dipke said [1].
The motive behind the attack has not been confirmed [2], [3]. The incident took place on July 18, 2026 [1], as the founder continued his fast to draw attention to the treatment of Wangchuk [3].
Observers noted that the attack did not stop the momentum of the protest. Dipke and his supporters continued their presence at the site, maintaining their demand for the reinstatement, or fair treatment, of the climate activist. Local authorities have not yet announced any arrests or formal charges related to the ink attack [2], [3].
“"Blue is my colour."”
The targeting of Abhijit Dipke with ink is a recurring form of political protest in India, often used to publicly shame or disrupt figures without causing permanent physical harm. Because this occurred during a hunger strike for Sonam Wangchuk, it suggests a fracture in political alignment or a targeted attempt to derail the CJP's visibility during a high-profile climate activism campaign.
