Jaipur witnessed high drama on Sunday as a group of youths allegedly slapped Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke during a protest at Shaheed Smarak.
The demonstration, organised to highlight exam irregularities and rising unemployment, drew hundreds of participants, many of whom were demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation.
The protest gained momentum amid growing anger over alleged leaks in competitive exams such as NEET, CBSE, CUET, and SSC. Witnesses reported that Dipke was addressing the gathering when a few youths approached and slapped him, sparking chaos. Supporters of Dipke retaliated against the accused before police intervened to restore order.
Authorities confirmed that two youths were detained in connection with the incident, and further investigation is underway. Police officials assured that security measures would be tightened to prevent such disruptions in future demonstrations.
Dipke, reacting to the assault, described the act as “cowardly” and reaffirmed his commitment to continue the campaign against exam corruption and unemployment. “Attempts to silence us will not succeed. This fight is for the future of India’s youth,” he said.
The incident has sparked debate on the nature of political protests and the growing frustration among young aspirants. While CJP leaders condemned the attack, they reiterated their demand for accountability in the education system.
As the controversy unfolds, the Jaipur protest has become symbolic of the larger unrest brewing across India’s student community, who feel betrayed by repeated exam irregularities and lack of job opportunities.
