Nationwide demonstrations demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation will continue, Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke said on Saturday as he disclosed that he had been diagnosed with typhoid.
Dipke used a video message to assure supporters that his illness would not change the CJP’s principal demand or bring its continuing agitation to a halt.
‘Fight will go on until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns’
“Have been diagnosed with typhoid, but the fight will go on until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns,” Dipke said.
The announcement followed an earlier spell of fever that had left the CJP founder physically weak while the organisation continued its demonstrations.
Dipke did not provide further details about his medical condition in the message.
Have been diagnosed with typhoid, but the fight will go on until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns! pic.twitter.com/8iHSZdF6K7
— Abhijeet Dipke (@abhijeet_dipke) July 25, 2026
Dipke thanks CJP supporters across India
The CJP founder thanked supporters who participated in demonstrations across the country and praised them for keeping the protests peaceful.
“I really want to thank all the cockroaches protesting peacefully nationwide, and congratulations to all for making this movement a success,” he said.
The organisation has maintained that the protests will continue until its demand concerning Pradhan is accepted.
CJP seeks neutral venue for government talks
Dipke had on Friday said that any further negotiations with the Centre must be held at a neutral location.
“Our demonstration will go on until Dharmendra Pradhan steps down. Any meeting must take place at a neutral location or venue. Nothing less than the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan will be accepted,” he said.
CJP representatives held a nearly two-hour meeting with Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh. The organisation said the government sought time until Saturday afternoon to consider its demand for Pradhan’s resignation.
Sonam Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike
Dipke’s health update came a day after social activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike.
Wangchuk stopped fasting after receiving written assurances from the Union government concerning the NEET examination controversy and changes to the competitive testing system.
Dipke welcomed the decision while insisting that the wider protest would continue.
“Our protest will continue until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns. We are very happy and relieved that Sonam sir has ended his hunger strike, as it had been over 26 days. His life is extremely precious to this country,” Dipke said.
Wangchuk later responded to people questioning why he had ended his fast. He said he had initially received verbal assurances but waited two more days for a formal document before withdrawing the hunger strike.