“We will hit the streets again”: Abhijeet Dipke on resuming protests
CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke declares protests will continue despite personal loss and legal restrictions following mass detentions in Delhi.
In a defiant stand against political pressure and personal grief, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activist Abhijeet Dipke has declared that his movement will not be silenced. Despite the recent detention of key members and a significant personal loss, Dipke has signaled that the upcoming demonstrations are inevitable.
No Bond Can Stop the Movement
Taking to social media to address his supporters, Dipke made it clear that legal constraints would not deter the CJP's agenda. "Haven’t signed any bond that says we won’t protest. We will hit the streets again," he stated firmly. This resolute stance comes as the group seeks to maintain momentum following high-stakes confrontations in the national capital.
Dipke further emphasized the group's resolve, asserting that the CJP would neither back down nor succumb to intimidation. He even went as far as to claim that the recent protests on October 10 marked "the beginning of the end of this dictatorship," specifically targeting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Personal Tragedy Amidst Political Turmoil
The activist's vow of continued struggle comes at a deeply difficult time for his family. Dipke is currently mourning the passing of his paternal grandmother, Savitribai Shankarrao Dipke, who died at the age of 85 in Santuk Pimpri village, located in Maharashtra’s Hingoli district. She had been battling age-related ailments and prolonged illness in her final days.
Dipke has indicated he is heading back to his village to be with his family during this period of mourning, even as the political fallout from the recent protests continues to unfold in Delhi.
Mass Detentions and Legal Conditions
The recent escalation in Delhi saw a massive security crackdown. During the CJP-led protests at Jantar Mantar—where activists demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar—police deployed heavy forces, leading to the detention of approximately 1,000 individuals. The sweep included prominent opposition figures such as:
- Arvind Kejriwal (AAP National Convenor)
- Pinarayi Vijayan (CPI(M) leader)
- Mamata Banerjee (TMC chief)
Following their production before an Executive Magistrate at the Delhi Cantt Police Station, CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka, and Saurav Das were released. However, the release came with strict legal strings attached.
Ratna Singh, the CJP's Legal Affairs Head, confirmed on X that the activists were released subject to a specific undertaking. "Condition - no breach of peace for one year," she noted, highlighting the legal boundaries the group must now navigate as they plan their next steps.