Abhijeet Dipke
Abhijeet Dipke is the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party advocating for educational reforms in India.
Notable Quotes
"Today's the 16th day of his hunger strike and his blood sugar level and blood pressure have dropped."View Story →
"He's finding it difficult to even walk to the washroom."View Story →
"If they think that taking Wangchuk away will end this movement, they are mistaken."View Story →
"We are relieved and grateful that Sonam sir has ended his hunger strike after 26 days."View Story →
"We have done it."View Story →
"Government schools, especially in rural India, have been neglected for many many decades now."View Story →
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Sonam Wangchuk, a supporter of youth-led protesters demanding education reforms, says he wants to avert "possible violence".
July 23, 2026'I am still alive': Indian activist on hunger strike for 26 days loses 11kg
Sonam Wangchuk has been the main draw at the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest in Delhi.
July 23, 2026India's 'cockroach' protest continues a day after police crackdown
Delhi witnessed overwhelming violence on Monday, with at least 60 protesters wounded. Police said 118 of their men were also injured.
July 21, 2026Why are thousands of people protesting in Delhi?
Thousands of mostly young people have marched on India's parliament to demand changes to how the education system is run.
July 20, 2026Indian activist on hunger strike for 20 days forcibly taken to hospital
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has now begun an indefinite fast in Sonam Wangchuk's place.
July 18, 2026Health fears as frail Indian activist on hunger strike loses 8.2kg
The environmental activist has been sitting on a hunger strike for 16 days and is getting visibly weaker.
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