NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke is undergoing treatment for typhoid and is receiving intravenous (IV) drips, according to a social media post shared by the party on Sunday.The post, accompanied by a photograph showing Dipke resting while a healthcare worker administers treatment, said, “Man’s fighting Typhoid now!”Earlier, Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke thanked supporters across the country for backing the outfit’s 37-day agitation, saying their trust and support made the “huge victory of the youth” possible.In a video shared on X, Dipke reflected on the conclusion of the protest and said he was finally able to return home without the uncertainty that had defined the past several weeks.
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“It feels really good… finally, at last, I have been able to sleep peacefully and wake up in my bedroom without thinking about what to do next, or what will happen by this evening or not. There is no panic,” he said.“What we went through in the last 37 days was really, really difficult. It was not easy–not just for me, but for all of our team,” Dipke added.He expressed gratitude to supporters of the CJP across India, saying, “All the people who supported us, who showed trust in us, and who loved us when everybody was doubting us–I really want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Without your support, this wouldn’t have been possible.”Dipke also apologised to supporters who remained at Jantar Mantar after the protest ended, saying he could not meet them because of his health condition.“I also really want to apologise; I couldn’t meet all the people who were still waiting at Jantar Mantar yesterday to say thank you to them because, as you know, I have typhoid and I had developed a very high fever–my temperature had reached 101. That is why I had to come home,” he said.Expressing gratitude to those who stayed at the protest site throughout the agitation, Dipke said their contribution would be remembered.“I really, really, really appreciate what you did for this country. And I really, really love you all. Without you guys, we wouldn’t have been able to achieve this. Salute to you all,” he said.The CJP founder also thanked critics of the movement, saying their questions and criticism had helped the organisation improve.“If you hadn’t criticised us, if you hadn’t questioned us, we perhaps wouldn’t have had the chance to improve ourselves. It’s because of your criticism, it’s because of your legitimate questions, that we were able to improve ourselves, and I think that’s why we were able to deliver as well,” Dipke said.Looking ahead, he said the end of the agitation marked the beginning of a longer journey for the organisation.“As I said, and as I have been saying since day one: this is just a beginning. The Cockroach Janta Party has a long way to go, and for sure, we will go a long way. This is just a beginning,” he said.The 37-day agitation ended on Saturday following the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan amid nationwide protests over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy.The CJP subsequently withdrew its protest at Jantar Mantar after talks with the Centre. Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh assured suitable compensation for the families of NEET aspirants who died by suicide and promised the withdrawal of FIRs registered against protesters across the country.The government also agreed to examine the organisation’s five-point charter on examination reforms, with the next round of discussions scheduled after four weeks.The protest had gained momentum after activist Sonam Wangchuk joined the agitation and undertook a 26-day hunger strike. Following the government’s assurances, Wangchuk described the development as a victory for democracy.Meanwhile, Union minister Pralhad Joshi has been given charge of the Ministry of Education following Pradhan’s resignation.(With Agency Inputs)
